Prevalence and associated factors to acceptance of tuberculosis preventive treatment for latent tuberculosis at health clinics in Putrajaya, Malaysia
Navin Kumar Devaraj, Rabiatul Adawiyah Sufian, Nuzul Evana Jasmi, Ah San Leong, Rosmaliza Kamaruddin, Norsuhana Mohamad Sapian, Marlina Mohd Yusof, Muadz Azahari, et al. (10 authors)
OAR@UM (University of Malta) · 2026-01
Abstract
INTRODUCTION: Latent tuberculosis infection (LTBI) is defined as the presence of Mycobacterium tuberculosis antigen without the evidence of tuberculosis infection. Approximately 5-10% of untreated LTBI would progress to clinically active tuberculosis during their lifetime or usually within 5 years. This study aimed to determine the facilitators, barriers, and associated factors to acceptance of Tuberculosis Preventive Treatment (TPT) among patients attending health clinics in Putrajaya.
MeSH terms
- Medicine
- Tuberculosis
- Latent tuberculosis
- Mycobacterium tuberculosis
- Active tuberculosis
- Disease
- Immunology
- Epidemiology
- Family medicine