Discontinuation of Tuberculosis Treatment in Co-Infected TB with HIV

Abstract

Objective: To determine the factors for discontinuation of TB medication in patient with TB/HIV co- infection. Methods: A cross sectional study conducted in department of pulmonology DHQ hospital, Faisalabad. We analyze the reasons that lead to co-infected TB/HIV patients to discontinue TB medication and to find out the action of health team. Forty-five professionals participated in the study who serves patients with TB/HIV comorbidity. All patients were informed about the procedure. Result: After compiling the results, it was noted that low socioeconomic conditions, lack of information about the disease, possible side effects are frequent reasons leading to discontinuation. Conclusion: Global progress in implementation of TB/HIV activities is encouraging but still limited and late. The need of the hour is to strengthen the existing strategies to overcome the current issues. Keywords: Tuberculosis. Endemic diseases. Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome. Patient's refusal to treatment. Patient care team. How to cite: Usman U., Musharaf S.M., Chaudhary A., Discontinuation of Tuberculosis Treatment in Co-Infected TB with HIV. Esculapio 2021;17(01):60-64