Family Experience in Implementing Family Task with Tuberculosis Multi Drugs Resistant (MDR-TB) in Bandung

Abstract

Background: Tuberculosis Multi Drug Resistant (MDR-TB) is a Tuberculosis disease caused by non-compliance with taking anti-tuberculosis (OAT) drugs. Treatment interrupted or not in accordance with the standard Directly Observed Treatment Short-Course (DOTS) can also result in the emergence of multiple immunity cases against anti-TB drugs. Indirectly family efforts need to be done to support the healing of MDR-TB so that it will help reduce the morbidity of MDR-TB. If family efforts are not made, this will have a wide impact on the spread of MDR-TB. MDR-TB cases in West Java in 2015 reached 764 cases, in Bandung there were 127 cases. Based on the data above, a family effort is needed to heal the process and maximize the prevention of MDR-TB. Method: the research method uses a qualitative design with a phenomenological approach. Results: The study found 5 themes, namely Perception, supporting factors, reinforcing factors, health services and external factors. Conclusion: that companion in MDR-TB patients needs supporting factors, reinforcing factors, affordability of health services, and external factors.