Latent Tuberculosis Infection Evaluation and Treatment Completion for Refugees in Philadelphia, PA – 2010-2012
Study Title: | Latent Tuberculosis Infection Evaluation and Treatment Completion for Refugees in Philadelphia, PA-2010-2012 |
Study Aims: | The purpose of this study is to compare LTBI evaluation and treatment of refugees visiting PRHC and non-PRHC clinics to assess the effectiveness of the collaborative. |
Study Methods: | Retrospective cohort study |
Focus: | General Health |
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Timeline: | 2010-2012 |
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Researchers: |
PK Subedi, MPH-Philadelphia Department of Public Health (PDPH) Kate Drezner, MPH- PDPH Christina Dogbey, MPH- PDPH Katherine Yun, MD, Children Hospital of Philadelphia Kevin C Scott, MD, Thomas Jefferson Hospital Joseph M Garland, MD, Penn Medicine, University of Pennsylvania Marc J Altshuler, MD, Thomas Jefferson Hospital Caroline Johnson, MD-PDPH |
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Affiliation: | Philadelphia Department of Public Health, Children Hospital of Philadelphia, Thomas Jefferson Hospital, Penn Medicine, University of Pennsylvania |