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RMJ. 2008; 33(2): 131-133


Factors Responsible for Compliance of Medical Treatment among Compliant and Non-Compliant Tuberculosis Patients in Urmia, Iran

Mahim Baradaran Rezaei, Ma Feizi.


Abstract
Objective: We studied factors responsible for compliance of medical treatment among compliant and non-compliant Tuberculosis (TB) patients referred to Urmia health centers in West Azarbaijan, Iran.
Methods: This descriptive study included 82 Pulmonary TB patients (50 female and 32 male) aged between 15-65 years. The Integrated Model of Health Behaviors was used to elicit information related to factors responsible for compliance of medical treatment among these patients. The questionnaire included 8 parts and consisted of 53 questions. It evaluated socio-demographics and 5 components (Knowledge, cues, health beliefs, self- efficacy and social support) in TB patients. The data was analyzed by SPSS software.
Results: Sixty-three percent complied with treatment. There was a significant differences between compliance and health beliefs and self- efficacy (p<0.001). On the contrary, there were no significant differences between knowledge and socio-demographic characteristics and compliance of treatment
Conclusion: The compliant patients had a good self-efficacy and health beliefs as compared to non compliant TB patients. (Rawal Med J 2008;33:131-133).

Key words: Tuberculosis, compliance, medical treatment, community health nurse


 
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Rezaei MB, Feizi M. Factors Responsible for Compliance of Medical Treatment among Compliant and Non-Compliant Tuberculosis Patients in Urmia, Iran. RMJ. 2008; 33(2): 131-133.

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Rezaei MB, Feizi M. Factors Responsible for Compliance of Medical Treatment among Compliant and Non-Compliant Tuberculosis Patients in Urmia, Iran. RMJ. (2008), [cited June 22, 2026]; 33(2): 131-133.


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Rezaei, M. B. & Feizi, . M. (2008) Factors Responsible for Compliance of Medical Treatment among Compliant and Non-Compliant Tuberculosis Patients in Urmia, Iran. RMJ, 33 (2), 131-133.


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Rezaei, Mahim Baradaran, and Ma Feizi. 2008. Factors Responsible for Compliance of Medical Treatment among Compliant and Non-Compliant Tuberculosis Patients in Urmia, Iran. Rawal Medical Journal, 33 (2), 131-133.


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Rezaei, Mahim Baradaran, and Ma Feizi. "Factors Responsible for Compliance of Medical Treatment among Compliant and Non-Compliant Tuberculosis Patients in Urmia, Iran." Rawal Medical Journal 33 (2008), 131-133.


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Rezaei, Mahim Baradaran, and Ma Feizi. "Factors Responsible for Compliance of Medical Treatment among Compliant and Non-Compliant Tuberculosis Patients in Urmia, Iran." Rawal Medical Journal 33.2 (2008), 131-133. Print.


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Rezaei, M. B. & Feizi, . M. (2008) Factors Responsible for Compliance of Medical Treatment among Compliant and Non-Compliant Tuberculosis Patients in Urmia, Iran. Rawal Medical Journal, 33 (2), 131-133.


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