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The Role of Treatment Supporters in Addressing Adverse Effects of Anti-Tubercolusis Treatment: Cross-Sectional Study in Timor Leste

  • Nita Yunianti Ratnasari1
  • Weni Hastuti2
  • Domingos Soares3
  • Joaquim Gregorio de Carvalho4
  • Jose Dionisio Ximenes4
  • Eduardo C. Gaio4
4 affiliations
  1. 1Institut Teknologi Sains dan Kesehatan (ITS) PKU Muhammadiyah Surakarta
  2. 2Universitas Muhammadiyah PKU Surakarta
  3. 3Instituto Nacional de Saude Publica, Timor-Leste
  4. 4Universidade Nacional Timor Lorosa’e, Timor-Leste
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Abstract

Tuberculosis (TB) remains a critical health challenge in Timor-Leste, as one of the 30 countries with the highest TB burden globally. The involvement of Treatment Supporters or Pengawas Minum Obat (PMO) has been widely implemented to address these challenges. Purpose: This study aims to examine the relationship between the presence of active PMO and the incidence of OAT adverse effects among TB patients in Timor Leste. Methods: A descriptive-correlational study was conducted from July to November 2023. A total of 69 pulmonary TB patients who had completed the intensive treatment phase were selected through purposive sampling. Data were collected using a validated questionnaire; analysis was conducted using a chi-square test via SPSS version 26. Results: Among 69 respondents, 10 (14.5%) reported adverse effects, while 59 (85.5%) did not. The most common symptoms included reddish urine (97.1%), loss of appetite (91.3%), and joint pain (34.8%). A significant correlation was found between active PMO presence and absence of reported adverse effects (p < 0.001). Conclusion: The presence of active PMO significantly influences the perception and reporting of OAT adverse effects among TB patients. Strengthening the training and involvement of PMO in TB programs can enhance patient adherence and improve treatment outcomes.

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@article{ratnasari2026role,
  title = {{The Role of Treatment Supporters in Addressing Adverse Effects of Anti-Tubercolusis Treatment: Cross-Sectional Study in Timor Leste}},
  author = {Nita Yunianti Ratnasari and Weni Hastuti and Domingos Soares and Joaquim Gregorio de Carvalho and Jose Dionisio Ximenes and Eduardo C. Gaio},
  journal = {KEMAS: Jurnal Kesehatan Masyarakat},
  year = {2026},
  month = jul,
  doi = {10.15294/kemas.v21i4.38216},
  url = {https://doi.org/10.15294/kemas.v21i4.38216},
  note = {CC BY},
}
RIS
TY  - JOUR
TI  - The Role of Treatment Supporters in Addressing Adverse Effects of Anti-Tubercolusis Treatment: Cross-Sectional Study in Timor Leste
AU  - Nita Yunianti Ratnasari
AU  - Weni Hastuti
AU  - Domingos Soares
AU  - Joaquim Gregorio de Carvalho
AU  - Jose Dionisio Ximenes
AU  - Eduardo C. Gaio
PY  - 2026
DA  - 2026/07/01
JO  - KEMAS: Jurnal Kesehatan Masyarakat
DO  - 10.15294/kemas.v21i4.38216
UR  - https://doi.org/10.15294/kemas.v21i4.38216
AB  - Tuberculosis (TB) remains a critical health challenge in Timor-Leste, as one of the 30 countries with the highest TB burden globally. The involvement of Treatment Supporters or Pengawas Minum Obat (PMO) has been widely implemented to address these challenges. Purpose: This study aims to examine the relationship between the presence of active PMO and the incidence of OAT adverse effects among TB patients in Timor Leste. Methods: A descriptive-correlational study was conducted from July to November 2023. A total of 69 pulmonary TB patients who had completed the intensive treatment phase were selected through purposive sampling. Data were collected using a validated questionnaire; analysis was conducted using a chi-square test via SPSS version 26. Results: Among 69 respondents, 10 (14.5%) reported adverse effects, while 59 (85.5%) did not. The most common symptoms included reddish urine (97.1%), loss of appetite (91.3%), and joint pain (34.8%). A significant correlation was found between active PMO presence and absence of reported adverse effects (p < 0.001). Conclusion: The presence of active PMO significantly influences the perception and reporting of OAT adverse effects among TB patients. Strengthening the training and involvement of PMO in TB programs can enhance patient adherence and improve treatment outcomes.
SN  - 1858-1196
SN  - 2355-3596
ER  -