7. Supporting people in adhering to and completing TB preventive treatment

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Adherence to treatment is critical for the efficacy of TPT. Adherence to medication is a complex behaviour that is influenced by many factors, such as personal motivation, beliefs about health, risks and benefits of treatment, comorbid conditions, competing demands, the family environment, the complexity of the drug regimen, drug toxicity, trust and relationships with health providers (163). Section 7 discusses monitoring of adherence, determining TPT completion, analysing challenges and supporting people in completing their TPT.

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