Non Adherence and its Contributing Factors to Anti-TB Drug in Childrenas at Adama Referral Hospital, Oromia, Ethiopia

Belayneh Kefale Gelaw

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Belayneh Kefale Gelaw

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pediatric patients, adama, adherence, TB patients

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Non Adherence and its Contributing Factors to Anti-TB Drug in Childrenas at Adama Referral Hospital, Oromia, Ethiopia. (2015). Global Journal of Medical Research, 15(16), 11-18. https://medicalresearchjournal.org/index.php/GJMR/article/view/

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Belayneh Kefale Gelaw

Belayneh Kefale holds a B.Pharm from Wollo University and an MSc from Addis Ababa University. Currently, he is pursuing his PhD at the University of Tasmania, focusing on optimizing anticoagulant therapy in hospitalized patients, particularly those with atrial fibrillation. With extensive experience in clinical pharmacy research, he has served as a clinical preceptor and lecturer at leading higher education institutions in Ethiopia. His research spans a wide range of areas, including therapeutic drug optimization and monitoring, pharmaceutical care, medication safety, and the therapeutic outcomes of non-communicable diseases (NCDs). He is also deeply engaged in addressing challenges related to antimicrobial resistance, infectious diseases, and pharmacoeconomics. Belayneh is passionate about bridging the gap between clinical research and real-world patient care, contributing to evidence-based pharmaceutical practices. His work has led to significant insights into optimizing drug therapy, enhancing patient safety, and improving healthcare outcomes. He has authored over 50 research articles and has made substantial contributions to advancing clinical pharmacy and healthcare policy.

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