South Africa's TB Challenge: Persisting Legacy

The book delves into the ongoing public health crisis of tuberculosis (TB) in South Africa, highlighting the persistent challenges despite the implementation of the DOTS strategy. With 450,000 new infections annually, the burden of non-adherence to treatment poses significant health and financial repercussions. It emphasizes the role of gender as a social determinant affecting access to TB services, exploring under-researched barriers that influence treatment adherence. The study aims to unveil these barriers through the perspectives of TB patients enrolled in DOTS, outlining the methodological approach to the research.