Year: 2018
Type: article
Study design: Observational Study
Abstract: Objectives: To assess level of information about TB and identifying factors affecting medication non-adherence in patients with pulmonary tuberculosis.Methods: The sample was consisted of 147 TB patients.Out of these, (n=67) were adherent and (n=87) were non-adherent.Cross-sectional research design was used.TB level of information questionnaire and Urdu translated Medication adherence Rating Scale (MARS) and Satisfaction with Medication Questionnaire were used.Results: The result revealed that distance to hospital, waiting time in hospital negatively predicted Medication adherence.However, TB level of information and treatment effectiveness positively predicted medication adherence.Follow-up patients and patients with higher educational status had good level of information.Conclusion: Patients should be provided health education on TB and favorable environment to improve adherence with TB treatment.
Author: Sana Nisar
Language: English
Subfield: Family Practice
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: green
OpenAlex ID: W2799956600