Universal Journal of Public Health Vol. 12(1), pp. 150 - 156
DOI: 10.13189/ujph.2024.120116
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Unveiling the Tapestry of Well-being: The Quality of Life Among Tuberculosis Patients in Tasikmalaya, Indonesia

Miftahul Falah ^1,2, Tukimin Bin Sansuwito ^2,*, Regidor III Dioso ², Lilis Lismayanti ^1,2, Nina Pamela Sari ¹, Faridah Mohd. Said ^2
1 Faculty of Health Sciences, Universitas Muhammadiyah Tasikmalaya, Indonesia
² Faculty of Nursing, Lincoln University College, Malaysia

ABSTRACT

In recent years, tuberculosis (TB) has emerged as a persistent global health challenge, demanding continuous attention and comprehensive efforts to mitigate its impact. The prolonged and demanding nature of TB treatment places a considerable burden on patients, affecting various dimensions of their well-being, encompassing the physical, psychological, social, and environmental domains. This study focuses on unraveling the intricacies of the Quality of Life (QOL) experienced by TB patients, with a specific lens on those receiving treatment at the Purbaratu public health center in Tasikmalaya. Employing a descriptive quantitative approach, this research aims to provide a comprehensive portrayal of the QOL among TB patients. The study encompasses the entire active TB patient population under treatment from October 2022 to June 2023, constituting a total of 48 individuals. To capture the nuanced aspects of their well-being, the WHOQOL-BREF questionnaire serves as the principal instrument for data collection. The findings emanating from this investigation indicate that individuals afflicted with TB exhibit a QOL falling within the intermediate stratum, as underscored by an average WHOQOL-BREF score of 264.3 among a cohort of 40 participants, representing 83.3% of the population studied. Consequently, it is anticipated that healthcare services and the nursing profession can proactively engage in health education initiatives with the aim of ameliorating the QOL for individuals affected by TB. The conclusion suggests a potential avenue for improvement in the well-being of individuals with TB through targeted health education initiatives. It implies a call to action for health services and nursing professions to engage in proactive measures aimed at enhancing the overall QOL for TB patients in the specified community.

KEYWORDS
Health Sciences, Mycobacterium, Quality of Life, Tuberculosis

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(a). IEEE Format:
[1] Miftahul Falah , Tukimin Bin Sansuwito , Regidor III Dioso , Lilis Lismayanti , Nina Pamela Sari , Faridah Mohd. Said , "Unveiling the Tapestry of Well-being: The Quality of Life Among Tuberculosis Patients in Tasikmalaya, Indonesia," Universal Journal of Public Health, Vol. 12, No. 1, pp. 150 - 156, 2024. DOI: 10.13189/ujph.2024.120116.

(b). APA Format:
Miftahul Falah , Tukimin Bin Sansuwito , Regidor III Dioso , Lilis Lismayanti , Nina Pamela Sari , Faridah Mohd. Said (2024). Unveiling the Tapestry of Well-being: The Quality of Life Among Tuberculosis Patients in Tasikmalaya, Indonesia. Universal Journal of Public Health, 12(1), 150 - 156. DOI: 10.13189/ujph.2024.120116.