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Table 1 Variables and themes of questions in the questionnaire

From: Determinant factors for loss to follow-up in drug-resistant tuberculosis patients: the importance of psycho-social and economic aspects

Variables

Themes of questions

Negative attitude towards treatment

Lack of awareness

 

Myths and misbeliefs regarding disease

 

Adverse drug and treatment effects

 

Duration and schedule of medication conflicting with daily activities

Limitation of social support

Stigma and discrimination

 

Lack of family and social support

Dissatisfaction with health service

Behavior of service provider

Limitation of economic status

Conflicting timing of job and treatment

 

Unemployment and financial constraints

 

Late of enablers payment from the government