TY  - JOUR
PY  - 2022//
TI  - Confronting and Coping with Multidrug-Resistant Tuberculosis: Life Experiences in Thailand
JO  - Qualitative health research
A1  - Numpong, Samorn
A1  - Kengganpanich, Mondha
A1  - Kaewkungwal, Jaranit
A1  - Pan-Ngum, Wirichada
A1  - Silachamroon, Udomsak
A1  - Kasetjaroen, Yuthichai
A1  - Lawpoolsri, Saranath
SP  - 159
EP  - 167
VL  - 32
IS  - 1
N2  - In this article, we aimed to understand the life experiences of Thai persons diagnosed with multi-drug-resistant tuberculosis (MDR-TB). A qualitative study using a face-to-face in-depth interview was conducted at a hospital in Thailand which has the highest prevalence of MDR-TB in the country between January and February 2019. Twenty persons living with MDR-TB in Thailand were purposively selected to represent a variety of experiences based on different gender, ages, and treatment phases. Qualitative data were transcribed and thematic analysis was applied to identify common themes and sub-themes. The results indicated that all participants faced emotional difficulties, such as fear of death, fear of stigmatization, confusion, and sadness when first knowing of their diagnosis. Family and social support were the main ways that the patients coped with difficult situations. Suicidal ideas were more prevalent among patients with poor family support. Screening for mental health problems should be routinely performed in MDR-TB patients. Proper health education should be provided to patients and families to reduce emotional difficulties and stigmatization.<p /> <p>Language: en</p>
LA  - en
SN  - 1049-7323
UR  - http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/10497323211049777
ID  - ref1
ER  -