Table 2 Reasons of missing doses of anti-TB medication

To avoid side effects.

2

2.15

9

5.39

11

4.23

Too busy.

41

44.09

109

65.27

150

57.69

Forgetfulness.

44

47.31

124

74.25

168

64.62

Anti-TB pills have been run out.

32

34.41

76

45.51

108

41.54

Worrying that somebody may despise me.

2

2.15

4

2.4

6

2.31

Confusing about the dose of anti-TB medicines.

0

0

1

0.6

1

0.38

Travelling to other places.

14

15.05

32

19.16

46

17.69

Others

6

6.45

7

4.19

13

5