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ÀÓºÀ½Ç ( Lim Bong-Sil ) -
±è¹Î¿µ ( Kim Min-Young ) -
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Abstract
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Purpose: This study aimed to investigate medication adherence in patients with pulmonary tuberculosis (TB) and the factors influencing it in the COVID-19 pandemic.
Methods: A cross-sectional survey was conducted among patients with pulmonary TB visiting one of 7 hospitals in 5 cities. Data were collected using self-reported questionnaires between November 2021 and February 2022. Statistical analyses, including independent t?test, x 2 test, Fisher¡¯s exact test, Pearson¡¯s correlation, and hierarchical logistic regression analysis, were performed using IBM SPSS/WIN 23.0.
Results: Among 111 patients, 73 (65.8%) demonstrated adherence to medication. Significant factors influencing medication adherence were the duration of TB medication (less than 2 months, OR=4.79, 95% CI=1.39) and stigma I (community perspectives toward TB) - low (OR=4.53, 95% CI=1.36~15.06).
Conclusion: During the COVID-19 pandemic, the level of medication adherence among patients with pulmonary TB was
higher than before. To enhance medication adherence during an infectious disease epidemic, active management of the initial two-month intensive treatment period is crucial. Additionally, addressing psychosocial issues such as stigma is essential for improving overall adherence.
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KeyWords
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COVID-19, Medication adherence, Social stigma, Tuberculosis
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