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      A qualitative exploration of tuberculosis patients who were lost to follow-up in Malaysia 

      Tok, Peter Seah Keng; Wong, Li Ping; Liew, Su May; Razali, Asmah; Mahmood, Mohd Ihsani; Chinnayah, Thilaka; Kawatsu, Lisa; Toha, Haidar Rizal; Yusof, Khalijah Mohd; RahmanI, Rozanah Abd; Che Mat Din, Shaharom Nor Azian; Loganathan, Tharani (2023-09-07)

      Background: Loss to follow-up (LTFU) is an unsuccessful treatment outcome for tuberculosis (TB) patients. In Malaysia, LTFU affects around 1 in 20 TB patients. Integration of qualitative research methods and evidence will provide a better understanding of LTFU and its underlying issues. In this study, we qualitatively explored TB patients’ experiences in receiving treatment and their reasons for leaving TB care. Method: In-depth interviews of 15 patients with a history of LTFU were conducted from January to September 2020. Interview ...