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Self-Management Strategies and Sputum Clearance in Pulmonary Tuberculosis: A Prospective Investigation

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  • Chengyu Jiang

  • Xiaoqing Luo

  • February 2, 2026

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    Tuberculosis remains a significant global health issue, with China reporting 696,000 new cases in 2024, highlighting ongoing control challenges.

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    Self-management strategies, including medication adherence and regular follow-up, are crucial for improving treatment outcomes in tuberculosis patients.

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    The study established a direct link between self-management competence and sputum conversion rates during the intensive treatment phase.

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    The Self-Management Scale for Tuberculosis Patients (SMSTP) was developed to assess treatment adherence and supportive behaviors among TB patients.

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    Targeted interventions to enhance self-management capacity may improve clinical prognosis and reduce drug resistance risk in tuberculosis patients.

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Self-Management Strategies and Sputum Clearance in Pulmonary Tuberculosis: A Prospective Investigation

  • by Chengyu Jiang, Xiaoqing Luo

  • February 2, 2026

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