International Journal of Integrated Health Sciences (Mar 2024)
Risk Factors for Treatment Drop Out Among Pulmonary Tuberculosis Patients at the UPT Public Health Center in Medan Sunggal
Abstract
Abstract Objective: To determine the factors contributing to treatment dropout in tuberculosis (TB) patients. Methods: This study utilized a case-control design with a sample size of 81 participants. Univariate, bivariate, and multivariate analyses were conducted, and an accidental sampling technique was employed. The study was conducted at the Public Health Center/Puskesmas Medan Sunggal, in the Medan Sunggal District, City of Medan, and North Sumatra Province. The research took place from February to April 2023. Results: The research analysis revealed a significant relationship between knowledge and family support (p0.05). This lack of significance may be attributed to the consistent occurrence of side effects throughout the different stages of treatment. Conclusion: In conclusion, this research demonstrates a significant correlation between patients’ knowledge, family support, and treatment dropout (p0.05). Keywords: Drug side effect, pulmonary TB, TB treatment drop out
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