Table 2 Potential reasons for defaulting on treatment in Asembo and Gem areas of Nyanza, September and October 2005
Reason given | (Number of participants)* |
|---|---|
Lack of knowledge/misperception about duration of TB treatment | (14) |
When I start feeling well | (4) |
If my disease worsens | (4) |
Alcoholism | (2) |
Laziness | (2) |
Medicine stockouts | (2) |
Delays in being served at health facility | (2) |
Too-long period of medication | (1) |
There is nobody to get me medication | (1) |
If I am discouraged by people | (1) |
Side effects like vomiting | (1) |
No transport | (1) |
Stress from family | (1) |
Smoking | (1) |
If ever I interrupt my treatment | (1) |