Comparative study of six-month and eight-month treatment of new smear positive tuberculosis cases at a tertiary health facility in Enugu, South-Eastern Nigeria

Omotowo, Babatunde I; Itanyi, Ijeoma Uchenna; Ndibuagu, Edmund O.; Agunwa, Chuka C.; Ikechukwu, Emmanuel; Idoko, Arthur C; Ndu, Afam

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“…Tuberculosis control programs currently emphasize the DOTS Strategy, promoted by the World Health Organization (WHO) and the International Union against Tuberculosis and Lung Disease (IUATLD) 8,9,10 . Direct observation and supervision of patients is assumed to be more effective than self-administration to ensure that patients successfully complete the recommended 6-9 months Chemotherapy.…”

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Compliance of patients to DOTS tuberculosis treatment strategy in a South-East Nigeria Teaching Hospital

Idoko¹,

Adeyemi²

2022

Afr H. Sci.

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Introduction: Tuberculosis ranks the second highest cause of adult mortality after HIV in the world. The Directly Observed Treatment Short course (DOTS) strategy is aimed at following up on patients’ adherence to treatment regimen. Objectives: To assess the level of compliance of patients to the DOTS strategy. Materials and Methods: A retrospective study of patients seen at the University of Nigeria Teaching Hospital from January, 2013 to April, 2015. Relevant information was collected from patients’ folders. Data analysis was with the SPSS and results represented in tables. Results: 111 (50%) patients were compliant with their DOTS treatment plan while 107 (41.3%) were non-compliant. Ninety-two patients (41.4%) were successfully treated and discharged home, 7 patients (3.2%) referred to other centres. The proportion of patients regarding their marital status, occupation, educational level and address that was compliant to the DOTS TB reflected varied patterns. Conclusion/ Recommendations: The study reflected poor to average compliance to DOTS. There is a need for creation of more DOTS centres; regular surveys and updates on DOTS TB strategy should be the norm rather than the exception. Keywords: Compliance; Patients; DOTS; Tuberculosis; South-East Nigeria.

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Compliance of patients to DOTS tuberculosis treatment strategy in a South-East Nigeria Teaching Hospital

Idoko¹,

Adeyemi²

2022

Afr H. Sci.

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Retro-Viral Disease Status of Patients on DOTS Tuberculosis Treatment Strategy in a South-East Nigeria Teaching Hospital

Idoko¹,

Okeke²,

Idoko³

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Introduction: Tuberculosis is associated with HIV/AIDS and it has been recognized as one of the most frequent opportunistic infections in persons with HIV. Tuberculosis is the leading cause of death in people with HIV having an adverse effect on HIV progression. Objectives: The objective is to determine the retroviral disease status of patients on the DOTS strategy. Materials and Methods: A retrospective study of patients was seen at the University of Nigeria Teaching Hospital from January 2013 to April 2015. Relevant information was collected from patients' folders. Statistical analysis was done with the SPSS and results were represented in tables. Results: 171 patients (77%) were HIV negative while 51 (23%) were positive giving an HIV negative/HIV positive ratio of 3.35:1. 97 patients (43.7%) had 6 months duration of treatment. The least was 2 patients (0.9%) that complied with their medication for 7 months. The 61 -70 years age group accounted for the least number of HIV-positive patients. Conclusion/Recommendations: There is strong tuberculosis/HIV co-infectivity among the studied population. Strategies to reduce the burden of TB/HIV co-infection should be strengthened.

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Comparative study of six-month and eight-month treatment of new smear positive tuberculosis cases at a tertiary health facility in Enugu, South-Eastern Nigeria

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Compliance of patients to DOTS tuberculosis treatment strategy in a South-East Nigeria Teaching Hospital

Compliance of patients to DOTS tuberculosis treatment strategy in a South-East Nigeria Teaching Hospital

Retro-Viral Disease Status of Patients on DOTS Tuberculosis Treatment Strategy in a South-East Nigeria Teaching Hospital

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