Risk Factors for Treatment Drop Out Among Pulmonary Tuberculosis Patients at the UPT Public Health Center in Medan Sunggal

Objective: To determine the factors contributing to treatment dropout in tuberculosis (TB) patients.Methods: This study utilized a case-control design with a sample size of 81 participants. Univariate, bivariate, and multivariate analyses were conducted, and an accidental sampling technique was employed.Results: The research analysis revealed a significant relationship between knowledge and family support (p<0.05). However, there was no significant relationship found between drug side effects and treatment dropout (p>0.05). This lack of significance may be attributed to the consistent occurrence of side effects throughout the different stages of treatment.Conclusion: In conclusion, this research demonstrates a significant correlation between patients' knowledge, family support, and treatment dropout (p<0.05). Conversely, no significant correlation was found between drug side effects and treatment dropout (p>0.05).