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Gender disparities in tuberculosis: report from a rural DOTS programme in south India.

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2004

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R. Balasubramanian, Renu Garg, T Santha, P G Gopi, R Subramani, A Thomas, R. Rajeswari, Suresh Anandakrishnan, M Perumal, C Niruparani,
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Abstract

Despite facing greater stigma and inconvenience, women were more likely than men to access health services, be notified under DOTS and adhere to treatment. Men and elderly patients need additional support to access diagnostic and DOT services.