Association of adverse drug reaction to anti-tuberculosis medication with quality of life in patients in a tertiary referral hospital
Rev. Soc. Bras. Med. Trop
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53: e20190207, 2020. tab
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ABSTRACT
Abstract INTRODUCTION:
Adverse drug reactions can develop when using anti-tuberculosis medication, and the effects of the drugs can also significantly hinder the treatment of patients.METHODS:
A cross-sectional survey was conducted in 73 patients using two standardized questionnaires and the World Health Organization Quality of Life-Bref.RESULTS:
All patients reported the presence of adverse drug reactions, 71.6% of which are minor and 28.3% both major and minor. The global quality of life analysis showed that patients with tuberculosis have a good average (67.3%).CONCLUSIONS:
There is an association between quality of life and adverse drug reaction, educational level, and vulnerability.
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Main subject:
Quality of Life
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Tuberculosis
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Drug-Related Side Effects and Adverse Reactions
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Antitubercular Agents
Type of study:
Observational study
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Prevalence study
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Qualitative research
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Risk factors
Limits:
Aged
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Female
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Humans
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Male
Language:
English
Journal:
Rev. Soc. Bras. Med. Trop
Journal subject:
Tropical Medicine
Year:
2020
Type:
Article
Affiliation country:
Brazil
Institution/Affiliation country:
Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais/BR
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