Supporting Factors for Recovery of Tuberculosis Suffers in Kalumpang Health Center Working Area, Ternate City

Abstract

Background: Tuberculosis is an infectious disease that is the main cause of disease and one of the leading causes of death worldwide and an infectious disease caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis germs so that it can cause airway disorders. The aim of the study was to analyze supporting factors for recovery of Tb sufferers.

Methods: This type of study is observational analytic research with case control approach. The number of samples were 148 participants for case group of 74 people and control group of 74 people. So total sample was 148 people with ratio of 1:1. Analysis of relationship by considering the Odds Ratio (OR) and Confidence Interval (CI).

Results: There was statistically insignificant relationship between adherence to taking medication and recovery of Tb sufferers with OR 0.669 (95% CI: 0.240-1.863). There was statistically significant relationship between availability of PMO and recovery of Tb sufferers with OR 0.476 (95% CI: 0.243-0.931). There was statistically significant relationship between availability of PMO and recovery of Tb sufferers with OR 0.451 (95% CI: 0.231-0.882). There is simultaneous significant relationship between compliance level, availability of PMO, and family support on recovery of Tb sufferers with 95% CI: 0.000.

Conclusion: Recovery rate of Tb is not only treatment for Tb sufferers, but supporting factors for recovery of Tb sufferers are very important and necessary so that there is need for continuous and sustainable health promotion to all groups in community.