Table 1 Themes and codes on TB treatment adherence associates identified from TB patients’ in-depth interview in Addis Ababa, August 2016 (n = 10)
Themes | Codes |
|---|---|
Patient-related | Beliefs on TB curability, causation and transmission, and prevention |
Substance use | |
Forgetfulness | |
Perceived risk of non-adherence to medication | |
Perceived wellness | |
Health service-related | Accessibility |
Waiting time | |
Patient-provider interaction | |
Patient’s preference | |
Health care evaluation | |
Therapeutic | Side effect of medication |
Socioeconomic | Food accessibility and consumption |
Social support | |
Discrimination |