Preventive Behaviors and Treatment Patterns of Pulmonary Tuberculosis Patients in Public Health Centers in Bandung
Keywords:
Pulmonary tuberculosis, prevention behavior, education level, treatment duration, demographic factorsAbstract
Background: Pulmonary tuberculosis (TB) remains a significant public health issue in Indonesia. Preventive behavior plays a crucial role in breaking the chain of transmission. However, behavioral adherence among TB patients may vary depending on demographic and treatment-related factors.
Objective: This study aimed to examine the relationship between demographic characteristics, treatment duration, and the preventive behavior of pulmonary TB transmission among patients in the working area of Bandung’s public health centers.
Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted from April to May 2022 among 112 pulmonary TB patients attending Babakansari, Babakan Surabaya, and Garuda Health Centers in Bandung, Indonesia. Data were collected using the validated Prevention Behaviors of Pulmonary Tuberculosis Transmission Questionnaire (PBPTTQ). Statistical analyses included Pearson correlation, independent samples t-test, and multiple linear regression to examine associations between age, gender, education level, treatment duration, and preventive behavior.
Results: The majority of respondents were female (59.8%), with a mean age of 37.66 years. Most participants were undergoing treatment in the advanced phase (61.6%) and had a higher education level (77.7%). Preventive behavior was significantly associated with age (p = 0.004) and education level (p < 0.001), both of which remained significant in multivariate analysis. Education showed the strongest influence (β = 0.480). Gender and treatment duration were not significant predictors in the adjusted model.
Conclusion: Older age and higher education levels are positively associated with better TB prevention behavior among patients. Health education strategies should be tailored to younger and less-educated patients to improve preventive practices and reduce TB transmission at the community level.
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