| Batalla test |
| TB is a lifelong disease |
3 |
3.06 |
| Tuberculosis can be controlled through medication |
96 |
97.96 |
| Could you name one or more organs that may be damaged by TB? |
62 |
63.27 |
| Good knowledge on TB (according to Batalla test) |
62 |
63.27 |
| Morisky-Green-Levine test |
| Do you ever forget to take the TB drugs? |
15 |
15.31 |
| Are you careless about the schedules? |
12 |
12.24 |
| If you feel good, do you stop taking the TB drugs? |
1 |
1.02 |
| If you feel bad, do you stop taking the TB drugs? |
2 |
2.04 |
| Adherent (Morisky-Green-Levine test) |
77 |
78.57 |
| Determinants of TB therapy compliance |
| A. Related to the treatment |
| Do you consider that the amount of TB drugs you´re taking is too much? |
49 |
50.00 |
| Are TB drugs covered by your health insurance? |
90 |
91.84 |
| Have you ever paid for the TB drugs? |
98 |
100.00 |
| Are you aware of any TB therapy side-effects? |
40 |
40.82 |
| Have you ever stop taking TB drugs due to drugs´ shortage? |
14 |
14.29 |
| Have you ever feel any discomfort after taking your TB drugs? |
32 |
32.65 |
| B. Related to the disease |
| Do you cough often regardless the TB treatment? |
23 |
23.47 |
| Have you failed in previous TB treatment? |
6 |
6.12 |
| C. Related to the health care facility |
| Have you ever received treatment recommendations by your doctor? |
85 |
86.73 |
| Do you think that the doctor is receptive to your questions and concerns? |
95 |
96.94 |
| D. Related to the patient |
| Do you feel motivated to comply with treatment? |
94 |
95.92 |
| Do you feel depressed for having the disease? |
61 |
62.24 |
| Do you think that this disease has limited your daily activities? |
71 |
72.45 |
| Have you noticed changes in your lifestyle due to this illness? |
69 |
70.41 |
| Do you know the diet to comply with the treatment? |
69 |
70.41 |
| Do you feel emotionally supported by your family |
85 |
86.73 |
| Is the TB reference unit far from your home? |
52 |
53.06 |
