Variables | Response, n (%) | Â |
---|---|---|
Any reason(s) for TB treatment non-adherence | Yes, 49 (35.0) | No, 91 (65.0) |
If yes, specific reason(s) (n = 60)* | ||
 Problem of accessibility to healthcare facility | 33 (55.0) |  |
 Too much medicines to take at once | 10 (16.7) |  |
 Size of the tablet being taken | 8 (13.3) |  |
 Dosing schedule/time of medication | 6 (10.0) |  |
 Fear of medication side effects | 3 (5.0) |  |
 Did you experienced side effect(s) with the TB medication(s) since commencement? | Yes, 67 (47.9) | No, 73 (52.1) |
If yes, specific side effect(s) experienced (n = 78)* | ||
 Coloured urine | 31 (39.7) |  |
 Allergic skin reactions | 16 (20.5) |  |
 Tiredness | 16 (20.5) |  |
 Neuropathy signs | 8 (10.2) |  |
 Increased appetite | 4 (5.1) |  |
 Increased heartbeat | 3 (3.8) |  |
 Did you report the experienced side effect(s) to your physician? (n = 67) | Yes, 37 (55.2) | No, 30 (44.8) |
If yes, what measure(s) was taken by the physician? (n = 37) | ||
 It was expected reaction(s)/side effect(s) | 16 (43.2) |  |
 Prescribed anti-allergy medicine(s) | 5 (13.5) |  |
 Prescribed haematinics | 3 (8.1) |  |
 Prescribed analgesics | 3 (8.1) |  |
 Prescribed antibiotics | 2 (5.4) |  |
 Changed my medication(s) | 1 (2.7) |  |
 Cannot remember the medication(s) prescribed | 7 (18.9) |  |
If No, why don’t you report the experienced side effect(s)? (n = 30) | ||
 Already informed of the side effect(s) | 15 (50.0) |  |
 I intended to report | 6 (20.0) |  |
 I knew it was the medication(s) that caused the side effect | 5 (16.7) |  |
 I purchased antiallergy chlorpheramine on my own | 3 (10.0) |  |
 I purchased a combined antifungal and allergic cream on my own | 1 (3.3) |  |