Factor related to self care among Pulmonary Tuberculosis patients

Abstract

Background: Tuberculosis remains today one of the deadliest infectious diseases and has claimed millions of lives over the years. One of the TB control measures is integrating patient-centered TB services to maximize care by maximizing patient self-care. Purpose: To identify factors that affect the self-care of Tuberculosis patients. Design/methodology/approach: A systematic literature search was carried out on four databases: PubMed, Scopus, Science Direct, and Sage Journal articles for the last ten years in English and related to self-care in pulmonary TB patients. Findings: This literature review provides an overview of determinants of self-care, including family support, barriers, average monthly income, smoking status, the value of benefits, knowledge, social support, proactive coping, counseling (health education), coping strategies, family welfare (children) and support from a health professional team. Originality/value: The determinants described are crucial and useful; in particular, they can become primary data for developing self-care programs for TB patients.