TB Research

Factors of medication adherence among adult patients with tuberculosis: A literature review

Farida Nur Qomariyah

Gaceta Médica de Caracas · 2022-11

Abstract

Introduction: Medication adherence is a critical factor in the success of tuberculosis (TB) therapy. Many factors are related to TB medication adherence among TB patients in clinical and community services. This study aimed to identify the factors of TB medication adherence based on the Social-Ecological Model. Methods: A literature review was carried out for this study. Articles published between 2016 and 2021 in three databases were included in this study.

MeSH terms

  • Tuberculosis
  • Medication adherence
  • Medicine
  • Tb treatment
  • Family medicine