Vol. 2011 No. 1 (2011)

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Mobile Health Clinics and Tuberculosis Treatment Adherence in Mozambique: A Two-Year Comparative Study

Nhamo Matondo, Catholic University of Mozambique Chisweni Mapanda, Department of Advanced Studies, Pedagogical University of Mozambique (UP) Siphatzi Nhamu, Pedagogical University of Mozambique (UP) Magodimo Mutati, Department of Interdisciplinary Studies, Pedagogical University of Mozambique (UP)
DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.18934968
Published: January 9, 2011

Abstract

Mozambique faces a significant tuberculosis (TB) burden, with mobile health clinics seen as potential solutions for diagnosis and treatment adherence. A comparative study design was employed to assess data from both types of clinics, with participants randomly selected from the city’s population. Mobile health clinics demonstrated higher adherence rates for TB diagnosis and treatment compared to traditional clinics (p < 0.05), indicating a significant improvement in patient compliance. The study supports the use of mobile health clinics as an effective strategy for improving TB management in Mozambique's Maputo City, with notable improvements in patient engagement and adherence. Health policymakers should prioritise expanding mobile clinic networks to increase access and improve TB outcomes. TB diagnosis, treatment adherence, mobile health clinics, Mozambique, Maputo City

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Nhamo Matondo, Chisweni Mapanda, Siphatzi Nhamu, Magodimo Mutati (2011). Mobile Health Clinics and Tuberculosis Treatment Adherence in Mozambique: A Two-Year Comparative Study. African Journal of Masculinities Studies, Vol. 2011 No. 1 (2011). https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.18934968

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GeographicPublic HealthCommunity-BasedCase-ControlQualitative InquiryInterventionsHealth Equity

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