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Effectiveness of the treatment of pulmonary tuberculosis in the salasaca health center

Abstract:

Pulmonary tuberculosis (TB) constitutes a public health problem and a great challenge for developing countries and more so in countries where stigma and discrimination still persist. The objective of this proposal is to identify the need to develop a Practical Guide for the treatment of Pulmonary Tuberculosis in the Salasaca Health Center. A methodology with a qualitative and quantitative, descriptive and explanatory approach was used. For data collection, the survey with a questionnaire format was used. The sample consisted of thirty people in total: four patients diagnosed with Pulmonary Tuberculosis, plus twenty-six people classified as direct contact. According to the most relevant results obtained from the surveys carried out, it is deciphered that 75% of people know the effectiveness of the treatment for pulmonary tuberculosis, while 25% do not know its effectiveness. Therefore, the research proposal was the design of a practical guide for patient instruction on the effectiveness of the treatment of Pulmonary Tuberculosis at the Salasaca Health Center, thus improving their management and lifestyle.