[Tuberculosis in a primary care center in a socioeconomically depressed area: variables associated with giving up treatment].
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.
Solá
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Unidad Docente de Medicina Familiar y Comunitaria, Centro de Asistencia Primaria Perecamps, Barcelona.
Gardella
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Llauger
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MA
Muñoz
J
J
Birulés
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M
Foz
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D000328:Adult; D000995:Antitubercular Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D010349:Patient Compliance; D011320:Primary Health Care; D012959:Socioeconomic Factors; D013030:Spain; D014376:Tuberculosis / Q000188:drug therapy*
D000995:Antitubercular Agents
Tuberculosis en un centro de atención primaria de un área socioeconómica deprimida: variables asociadas al abandono de tratamiento.