Assess the compliance on DOTS regimen among tuberculosis patients at selected Hospital in Chennai

Miss WEIBORLANGKI BIAM; Ms PARIMALA.L

Volume : IV, Issue : X, October - 2015

Assess the compliance on DOTS regimen among tuberculosis patients at selected Hospital in Chennai

Miss Weiborlangki Biam, Ms Parimala. L

Abstract :

Tuberculosis is a major cause of morbidity and mortality and a significant public health problem. DOTS were implemented under the Revised National Tuberculosis Control Programme (RNTCP) in India. The study objective was �to assess the compliance on DOTS regimen among tuberculosis patients at SMCH.� Material and method: The descriptive design was adapted. All the patients diagnosed with Tuberculosis at SMCH are considered as the population. Sample of 100 tuberculosis patients was selected by convenient sampling technique. A structured interview schedule adopted to collect the data from the samples and checklist were use to assess the compliance of DOTS regimen. Descriptive and inferential statistics was used in data analysis. Result: 85% takes Rifampicin tablet regularly before eakfast, 67% has somebody to remind them to take the drugs. On the other hand, 44% felt shy coming to TB centre and 37% felt inferior. Conclusion: the investigator concluded that mostly the patients are inadequately compliance to DOTS regimen. Therefore, tuberculosis patients can be educated regarding treatment compliance so that relapses can be prevented.