E3S Web of Conferences (Jan 2019)
Analysis of TB-DM Collaboration Program at the Hospital in Semarang City, Indonesia
Abstract
Indonesia contributes to 45% of TB cases in the world. Currently, Diabetes mellitus (DM) case is increasing. DM may worsen TB. The risk of developing latent into active TB increases with the presence of DM. Treatment failure in TB patients with DM is more frequent than non-DM. The aim of this study was to analyze of TB DM collaboration program at the one hospital in Semarang City. This was a qualitative study with content analysis. Informants consisted of internists, nurses, patients. This study showed there was a gap between technical guidance from minister of health and implementation of DM screening from TB patient. Besides, human resources factors also contribute to that gap.
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