Examinando por Materia "Abandono del Tratamiento"

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Effectiveness of directly observed treatment in increasing cure rates and reducing abandonment and relapse in patients with pulmonary tuberculosis and positive bacilloscopy
(Universidad Privada Norbert Wiener, 2019-12-14) Morales Maguiña, Mercedes Gladys; Mendoza Ramirez, Lucia Vilma; Bonilla Asalde, César Antonio
Objective: Systematize the evidence about directly observed treatment to increase cure rates, reduce dropouts and relapses, in patients with pulmonary tuberculosis. Materials and Methods: Systematic review, compiled and analyzed based on studies published in internet search engines such as: PUBMED, SCIELO, GOOGLE ACADÉMICO, EMBASE. Guaranteeing the quality and strength of the research, suggested according to the GRADE system. Results: Articles that provide reliable products were selected, taking into account the authenticity of the studies reviewed, extracting crucial information. The research is mostly synthesis of evidence and meta-analysis. 10 articles were chosen, 20% of the research corresponded to the USA, 10% to Argentina, 10% to Australia, 10% to the United Kingdom, 10% to China, 10% to India, 10% to Brazil, 10% to Nigeria and 10% Taiwan. 60% of the studies carried out demonstrate that directly observed treatment ensures cure, to this is added nursing counseling and its constant monitoring that prevents abandonment and possible relapse in patients with tuberculosis. Conclusion. 60% of the studies demonstrate the effectiveness of directly observed treatment to increase cure rates, reduce dropouts and relapses, in patients with pulmonary tuberculosis with copy-positive bacilli.
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Sociodemographic, cultural, and family characteristics of pregnant adolescents at the National Hospital Daniel A. Carrión, Callao 2015.
(Universidad Privada Norbert Wiener, 2015) Fernandez Sobrados, July; Cruz Pardo, Luz María
Objective: To determine the characteristics of patients who abandoned tuberculosis treatment at the Infantas San Martín de Porres Health Center in 2015. Materials and Methods: This was a mixed-method, cross-sectional, and descriptive study. The sample consisted of 20 patients diagnosed with pulmonary tuberculosis who attended the National Strategy for the Prevention and Control of Tuberculosis and were enrolled in all treatment schemes during 2015. Data collection was done through a questionnaire, and data processing was performed with SPSS software. Results: Treatment abandonment was predominantly in males (80%), 75% were aged between 18 and 25 years, 85% were single, 50% had incomplete secondary education, 70% had an income between 750 and 1000 soles, 60% consumed alcohol, 25% smoked cigarettes, and 10% used drugs (marijuana). 100% of the population experienced side effects from anti-tuberculosis medications such as nausea, vomiting, and other digestive discomforts. Conclusion: The characteristics associated with treatment abandonment included a predominance of males, moderate income, alcohol consumption, and side effects from anti-tuberculosis medications.