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[Smoking and adherence to anti-tuberculosis treatment].
M Underner1, J Perriot2, G Peiffer3
1Service de pneumologie, centre de lutte antituberculeuse (CLAT 86), CHU La Milétrie, 86021 Poitiers, France.
Revue Des Maladies Respiratoires
|January 19, 2016
Summary
Active smoking is linked to poor adherence to tuberculosis treatment. Smoking cessation support is crucial for tuberculosis patients to improve treatment outcomes and control the epidemic.
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Infectious Diseases
- Addiction Medicine
Background:
- Smoking and tuberculosis (TB) are significant global health challenges.
- Tobacco smoke exacerbates Mycobacterium tuberculosis infection and pulmonary TB severity.
- Smokers face higher risks of TB relapse and reduced adherence to anti-TB treatment.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review the international literature on the association between active smoking and adherence to anti-tuberculosis treatment.
- To highlight the impact of smoking on treatment compliance in TB patients.
Main Methods:
- A general review of 17 studies was conducted.
- The literature search focused on the link between active smoking and adherence to anti-TB therapy.
Main Results:
- A positive association was found between active smoking and non-adherence to anti-tuberculosis treatment.
- Smokers demonstrate lower adherence rates compared to non-smokers.
Conclusions:
- Active smoking negatively impacts adherence to anti-tuberculosis treatment.
- Systematic smoking cessation interventions are essential for TB patients to improve treatment success and control the TB epidemic, particularly in developing countries.
Keywords:
Anti-tuberculosis treatmentAntituberculeuxObservance thérapeutiqueSevrage tabagiqueSmokingSmoking cessationTabagismeTreatment adherenceTuberculoseTuberculosisMore Related Videos
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