Fedlu Shamil
Ethiopia
Research Article
Weight Gain and Associated Factors among Adult Tuberculosis Patients on Treatment in Northwest Ethiopia: A Longitudinal Study
Author(s): Molla Mesele Wassie, Abebaw Gebeyehu Worku and Fedlu ShamilMolla Mesele Wassie, Abebaw Gebeyehu Worku and Fedlu Shamil
Introduction: Ethiopia remains one of the highest tuberculosis burden countries in the world and tuberculosis is one of the most pressing health problems. Weight gain in the course of Anti tuberculosis treatment is indicator of improved nutritional status and treatment success.
Objectives: To assess weight gain and associated factors among adult tuberculosis patients on directly observed treatment short-course in Northwest Ethiopia.
Methods: Institution based longitudinal study was conducted from March 1 to August 28, 2013 at tuberculosis units in Gondar town and surrounding community. Simple random sampling technique was used to select 407 patients. Data were collected using structured questionnaire and anthropometric measurement was performed. Data were entered in to EPI-INFO version 3.5.1 and analysed using SPSS version 20 software. Multiple linear regression models w.. View More»
DOI:
10.4172/2161-0509.1000143