Exploring the tuberculosis medication program in Indonesia as perceived by patients and their families: A qualitative study

Imelda Liana Ritonga, IL (2023) Exploring the tuberculosis medication program in Indonesia as perceived by patients and their families: A qualitative study. Belitung Nursing Journal, 9 (2). pp. 124-131. ISSN 2477-4073

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Abstract

Background: Tuberculosis (TB) remains a significant public health challenge in Indonesia,
with the country experiencing one of the highest numbers of lost cases in TB management.
Therefore, there is a need to identify the underlying reasons for this problem.
Objective: This study aimed to explore the experiences of TB-diagnosed patients and their
families during the time of diagnosis and while undergoing the TB medication program.
Methods: This study employed a qualitative descriptive-interpretive approach. The study was
conducted in government community health centers (CHC) from May 2022 to July 2022. A
total of 22 participants, consisting of 12 TB-diagnosed patients and ten family members, were
included in the study. Data were collected through focus group discussions and analyzed
thematically.
Results: Five themes were developed: (1) Delay in tuberculosis diagnosis, (2) Delay in starting
TB treatment, (3) High willingness of patients and their families to recover, (4) Understanding
that TB is an infectious disease, and (5) Factors affecting patient recovery.
Conclusion: The study findings might contribute to the National TB elimination program. It is
recommended that all health workers practicing in the community should be involved in the TB
program to improve its management. Collaboration between multiple sectors in the community
can also provide an advantage in solving TB problems by increasing new case detection.
Additionally, it is suggested that all nurses working with TB patients establish rapport with
health cadres and patients’ families to enhance medication adherence in patients.

Item Type: Article
Uncontrolled Keywords: Indonesia; tuberculosis; nurses; focus groups; communicable diseases
Subjects: Teknologi (600-699) > 610 Ilmu Keperawatan
Divisions: Fakultas Sains, Teknologi dan Ilmu Kesehatan > S1 Keperawatan
Depositing User: Unnamed user with email eprints@bbg.ac.id
Date Deposited: 16 Jan 2025 02:56
Last Modified: 16 Jan 2025 02:56
URI: https://eprints.bbg.ac.id/id/eprint/413

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