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reasons for non-completion of tuberculosis preventive therapy at 12 months, n=276
| Reasons for tuberculosis preventive therapy non-completion | Frequency | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Clinician did not give | 107 | 39% |
| Tuberculosis preventive therapy not available | 46 | 17% |
| Work commitments | 43 | 15% |
| Health facility far | 14 | 5% |
| Treatment side-effects | 11 | 4% |
| Other, n=55 | ||
| laziness | 14 | 25% |
| Poor staff attitude | 17 | 31% |
| Discomfort coming to the clinic | 24 | 44% |
