Banda, Chima Lackness.

A study to determine contributing factors to default from treatment among T.B. patients in Chingola/ Chima Lackness Banda. - Lusaka; University of Zambia, School of Medicine, 2000. - xi, 65p.

A study submitted in partial fullfilment of the requirements for the award of a Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing.

Includes bibliographical references.

The aim of the study was tpo establish contributing factors that lead to the discontinuing of treatment among TB patients. The study was conducted in Chingola urban area. The study results revealed that knowledge about tuberculosis and its treatment was still inadequate among the TB patient. Contributing fators to patients discontinuing their treatment include the erratic supply of TB drugs at health centres and the inadequate numbers of health workers specialised in TB treatment management.


Tuberculosis - Chingola.
Tuberculosis - patient compliance - Chingola