Tuberculose e fatores associados ao abandono do tratamento: revisão da literatura e proposta de plano de ação para o distrito sanitário leste no município de Belo Horizonte Minas Gerais

Abstract

Background: Tuberculosis (TB) is an ancient disease that still worries health professionals and society worldwide. Many are investments in technological resources in the area of public health that are applied with the goal of eliminate this problem. Social factors like drugs, poverty and HIV infection contribute to the increasing number of cases. Objectives: To describe the profile of tuberculosis cases and analyze the factors associated with treatment dropout and propose a plan of action. Results and discussion: Tuberculosis is a disease of high incidence and it is more prevalent among males. The educational level of these patients is low, usually limited to the elementary school. Sociocultural factors such as low educational level, lack of knowledge about tuberculosis and non-acceptance of the disease contribute to non-adherence. Diagnosing and treating cases are the main measures to control the disease; patient compliance is necessary and very important, and can be enhanced with the involvement of various professionals of the Family Health Team, a team that is accountable for an area and who knows how to get close to that patient who needs their support. Conclusion: Adherence to treatment is a challenge to be accomplished with the help of different professional from the Family Health Teams and can bring greater quality of life for the patient and the community.