Abstract:
Tuberculosis (TB) is the cause of 1, 8 million deaths annually, 99% of the
deaths occurs in the developing countries and among the poorest people of
these countries. Studies between high and low income countries demonstrate
that rates of TB are significantly higher in poorer populations. World Health
Organization introduced DOTS as global strategy for providing TB services
which was expected to be delivered primarily by government run public
health services (Malmborg, Mann, Thomson, & Squire, 2006).
AIM
Investigate factors that influence compliance and non-compliance to treatment
among patients on tuberculosis drug treatment.
STUDY SITE
This study was conducted in Shiluvane local area in Greater Tzaneen
Municipality under Mopani District in Limpopo Province, South Africa. One
district hospital, one health centre and five clinics were selected for this study:
Dr CN Phatudi hospital, Shiluvane Health Centre, Moime, Lenyenye,
Mogoboya, Maake and Lephepane Clinics.
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STUDY DESIGN
This is a quantitative and qualitative study as mixed methods were used to get
a comprehensive research report.
SAMPLING
The sample size used 150 of a given population using Morgan and Krejcie
table (1994). The case register was used to select respondents. The
respondents were selected according to particular interval; each second name
on the list was selected. Questionnaire and structured interview was selected
for data collection. Questionnaires were distributed among clients who are
able to read and write for them to complete, the researcher and the assistant
helped to fill questionnaires for those who cannot read or write. The study was
conducted at identified hospital, health center and clinics.
RESULTS
Education Level, the findings of this study displays that only 3,7% of
participants hold tertiary qualifications, and 50% secondary education and
37,3% of primary education.
Occupation, 76.4% of participants are unemployed.
Income, 52,6% of participants earn between R1000-R2999 and 17,5% does
not have income.
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CONCLUSION
In conclusion based on the results and objectives of this study compliance
with drug treatment among patients with tuberculosis in Shiluvane local Area,
Mopani District, Limpopo province is 90.9%.
