Incomplete treatment and the reasons reported by previously treated patients with tuberculosis
| Variable | Non-MDR-TB (n=48) n (%) | MDR-TB (n=245) n (%) | p Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Treatment completion | <0.0001* | ||
| Completed treatment | 34 (70.8) | 90 (36.7) | |
| Incomplete treatment | 14 (29.2) | 155 (63.3) | |
| Reasons for incomplete treatment | |||
| Felt better | 7 (50.0) | 7 (4.5) | |
| Remained positive in microscopy test | 1 (7.1) | 143 (92.3) | |
| Change of address | 4 (28.7) | 0 (0) | |
| Expense of treatment | 1 (7.1) | 1 (0.6) | |
| Adverse effect | 0 (0) | 2 (1.3) | |
| Lack of family support | 1 (7.1) | 0 (0) | |
| Others | 0 (0) | 2 (1.3) | |
*Probability of χ2 test.
MDR-TB, multidrug-resistant tuberculosis.