Answer»
- We cannot predict who will take medications as directed, and who will not. People from all social classes, educational backgrounds, ages, genders, and ethnicities can have problems TAKING medications CORRECTLY.
- Studies show that 86-90% of patients receiving DOT complete their therapy, compared to 61% for those on self-administered therapy.
- DOT helps patients finish TB therapy as quickly as possible, WITHOUT unnecessary gaps.
- DOT helps prevent TB from spreading to others.
- DOT decreases the risk of drug-resistance resulting from ERRATIC or incomplete treatment.
- DOT decreases the chances of treatment failure and relapse.
|
