Acceptance of and adherence to the full encouraged In a study conducted in the United States and Canada 17% of persons who were offered treatment for latent infection refused it Treatment completion varies widely (form 19% to 96%) and the reasons for noncompletion need to be fully assessed The use of various incentives to promote treatment initiation and adherence depending on the specific need of the person being treated should be considered Peer education counseling people-friendly services and properly trained service providers boost confidence and may improve adherence to treatment