Knowledge Level and Treatment Adherence among Pulmonary Tuberculosis Patients: A Cross-Sectional Study
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Background: Tuberculosis (TB) is an infectious disease caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis and remains a major cause of morbidity and mortality, particularly in developing countries. TB transmission occurs through airborne droplets, and successful treatment requires strict long-term adherence to medication to prevent treatment failure and drug resistance. Patient knowledge is considered an important factor influencing adherence behavior.
Objective: This study aimed to analyze the relationship between knowledge level and treatment adherence among tuberculosis (TB) patients.
Methods: This quantitative observational study employed a cross-sectional design and involved 120 TB patients who were undergoing treatment at primary health care facilities. Data were collected using a structured questionnaire to assess patients’ knowledge of TB and its treatment, as well as a medication adherence measurement tool, such as the Morisky Medication Adherence Scale (MMAS). Data were analyzed using the Chi-square test with a significance level of p < 0.05.
Results: The results showed a statistically significant relationship between knowledge level and treatment adherence among TB patients (p < 0.05), indicating that patients with higher knowledge levels were more likely to adhere to TB treatment.
Conclusion: A higher level of knowledge is significantly associated with better treatment adherence among TB patients. Strengthening patient education should be prioritized as part of TB control programs to improve treatment outcomes.
Keywords:
knowledge medication adherence tuberculosisReferences
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