@article{MAKHILLRJMS20126411862,
    title = {Factors Associated with Multidrug-Resistant Tuberculosis Patients in the Upper Northeast Thailand},
    journal = {Research Journal of Medical Sciences},
    volume = {6},
    number = {4},
    pages = {208-213},
    year = {2012},
    issn = {1815-9346},
    doi = {rjmsci.2012.208.213},
    url = {https://makhillpublications.co/view-article.php?issn=1815-9346&doi=rjmsci.2012.208.213},
    author = {K.,P.,N. and},
    keywords = {Risk factors,MDR,TB,patients,Thailand},
    abstract = {A matched case-control study was conducted to identify the factors associated with MDR in the Upper Northeast Thailand. The ratio of MDR per non-MDR was 1:2 and medical records were retrospectively reviewed. To identify the factors associated with MDR by conditional logistic regression analysis and were presented by adjusted matched Odds Ratio (mOR<SUB>adj</SUB>) and 95% confidence interval (95% CI). In total 273 cases were included, divided into 91 MDR and 182 non-MDR. The factors associated with MDR; irregular TB follow up in the past was 264.6 times higher risk (95% CI: 23.1-3036.4) to have MDR. DOT by self administrative was 36.0 times higher risk (95% CI: 2.3-576.2) as compared with DOT by health care providers. Co-morbidity diseases were 5.8 times higher risk to have MDR (95% CI: 1.5-21.9). Strengthening DOTs strategy for shorting the delay of diagnosis and treatment, decreasing irregular TB follow up that aimed to increase success rate and prevent MDR. Should be developed TB/DM collaborative strategies and guidelines for preventing the transmission of <I>M. tuberculosis</I> in DM patients.}
    }