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[Tuberculosis in a primary care center in a socioeconomically depressed area: variables associated with giving up treatment]

Aten Primaria. 1990 Jun;7(6):420-4. Unique Identifier : AIDSLINE MED/92002944
Sola M; Gardella A; Llauger MA; Munoz J; Birules M; Foz G; Unidad Docente de Medicina Familiar y Comunitaria, Centro de; Asistencia Primaria Perecamps, Barcelona.

Abstract: We report the features of 72 patients with tuberculosis of a low socioeconomical level, seen at the primary care center of Perecamps (Barcelona). We identify the factors associated with giving up therapy. We found a predominance of males and of the 40-59 years age group. In 1988 we found an increased rate of young patients (20-39 years) and PDA/HIV+. Twenty-five patients (35%) had had previous episodes of tuberculosis. 19 had had inadequate chemotherapy because of abandonment. The rate of follow-up losses was high (36%). A history of previous PDA/HIV+ were associated with giving up therapy. We indicate the several measures to be applied in our area to improve compliance with chemotherapy in patients with tuberculosis.
Keywords: Adult Antitubercular Agents/THERAPEUTIC USE Comparative Study English Abstract Female Human Male Middle Age *Patient Compliance Primary Health Care Socioeconomic Factors Spain Tuberculosis/*DRUG THERAPY JOURNAL ARTICLE

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