• Sandnya Eknath Gawade
• Mr. Eknath M Gawade

Background of study: According to Global tuberculosis report-2017 by WHO, Tuberculosis (TB) has approximately 10 million people each year and is one of the top ten causes of death worldwide.1 Many times it is observed that people not showing compliance to treatment due to various factor like side effects of treatment, ignorance etc. The present study was conducted with objective of assessment of factors associated with non-compliance of DOTS treatment. Objectives: 1.To assess the clinical profile of tuberculosis patient with non-compliance to DOTS. 2. To identify the factors associated with non- compliance to DOTS.3. To co-relate factors associated with non-compliance to the selected demographic variables. Methods: A descriptive study design with cross sectional survey approach was used. The data was collected from 30 treatments after default (TAD) patients from all tuberculosis units of Rahata Taluka who fulfill inclusion criteria. The samples were selected by universal sampling technique & data was collected by semi structured interview schedule using open ended questionnaire. Result: Inadequate knowledge about treatment, side effects, treatment progress, social stigma were the major factors associated with non-compliance to the DOTS treatment among tuberculosis patients. Conclusion: The major conclusion drawn from this study is non- adherence to tuberculosis treatment is an issue of concern; it’s expensive in terms of losing life’s, huge budget expenses and socio-economic progress of the community.

Keywords: assess, factors, non compliance DOT’s treatment, tuberculosis patient, DOT’S treatment.

"“A study to assess the factors associated with non-compliance of DOTS treatment among the tuberculosis patients attending the DOTS centre of Rahatataluka”.", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.10, Issue 6, page no.k184-k189, June-2023, Available :http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2306A21.pdf

"“A study to assess the factors associated with non-compliance of DOTS treatment among the tuberculosis patients attending the DOTS centre of Rahatataluka”.", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org | UGC and issn Approved), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.10, Issue 6, page no. ppk184-k189, June-2023, Available at : http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2306A21.pdf