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Adherence to Treatment for Latent Tuberculosis Infection: A Manual for Healthcare Providers Abstract This book provides guidance for improving patient adherence to treatment for latent tuberculosis infection. It addresses the importance of cultural competency, conducting a needs and resources assessment, and specific strategies. In addition, the book includes information on how to conduct evaluation of a program to enhance adherence and completion of LTBI treatment. Publisher Charles P Felton National Tuberculosis Center Samuel L. Kountz Pavillion 15 W 136th St, 6th Fl New York, NY 10037 Main Phone: (212) 939-8254 http://www.harlemtbcenter.org Publication Date 2005 Author Charles P Felton National Tuberculosis Center Format Book Physical Description 57 p.: col.; ill. Language English Country of Origin United States Audiences Health Professionals, Nurses, Physicians Document URL PDF: http://www.harlemtbcenter.org/Assets/web_ docs/Harlem-LTBI%20Adherence6.pdf Topic Cultural Competence, Program Evaluation, Treatment- Latent TB Infection, Treatment- Patient Adherence To order this material, contact the Organization in the Available From field. To view this material online, click the link in the Document URL field. Disclaimer: The information on the TB Education and Training Resources Web Site is made available as a public service. Neither the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention nor the National Prevention Information Network endorses the organizations, Web sites, and materials presented. It is the responsibility of the user to evaluate this information prior to use based on individual, community, and organizational needs and standards.