A study of the cause of irregularity of patients attending the out patient department of Cjil, Agra.
A study of 195 patients attending the out patient department with regard to regularity is reported. 71 patients or 36.41% were found to be irregular. The causes of irregularity were found to be predominently socio-economic factors. Since irregularity may lead to emergence of drug resistance due to irregular, inadequate and interrupted drug compliance, socio-economic factor require amelioration.
D000041:Absenteeism; D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D001071:Appointments and Schedules; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007194:India; D007918:Leprosy / Q000628:therapy*; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D010349:Patient Compliance; D012959:Socioeconomic Factors; D014186:Transportation