Research Article
Supports and Obstacles in Managing Pulmonary Tuberculosis in Utara Aceh District
@INPROCEEDINGS{10.4108/eai.11-10-2021.2319617, author={Cut Khairunnisa and Albiner Siagian and Fazidah Aguslina Siregar and Fikarwin Zuska}, title={Supports and Obstacles in Managing Pulmonary Tuberculosis in Utara Aceh District}, proceedings={Proceedings of the 6th Batusangkar International Conference, BIC 2021, 11 - 12 October, 2021, Batusangkar-West Sumatra, Indonesia}, publisher={EAI}, proceedings_a={BIC}, year={2022}, month={8}, keywords={support; obstacles; management; pulmonary tuberculosis}, doi={10.4108/eai.11-10-2021.2319617} }- Cut Khairunnisa
Albiner Siagian
Fazidah Aguslina Siregar
Fikarwin Zuska
Year: 2022
Supports and Obstacles in Managing Pulmonary Tuberculosis in Utara Aceh District
BIC
EAI
DOI: 10.4108/eai.11-10-2021.2319617
Abstract
Tuberculosis (TB) is still a significant health problem in North Aceh District. Various factors contribute to the success of TB control in an area. This study aims to analyze the potential support and barriers to TB control in North Aceh District. This study is qualitative research involving participants from health workers and patients with pulmonary tuberculosis. Data were collected through in-depth interviews, and data were analyzed using Atlas.ti 8 software. The study results identified support for TB control in the form of support for health workers, family support, social support, and support for health services. Meanwhile, the obstacles are insufficient knowledge of TB sufferers, long distances from residence, and patients with malnutrition, drug-taking supervisors, comorbid diseases, and bad behavior.