The Role of Psychosocial Interventions in Increasing Adherence to Tuberculosis Treatment in People Belonging to Socially Vulnerable Categories

The Role of Psychosocial Interventions in Increasing Adherence to Tuberculosis Treatment in People Belonging to Socially Vulnerable Categories

The article analyzes the effects of psychosocial interventions on adherence to tuberculosis (TB) treatment among vulnerable populations in Romania. The study includes 4104 patients from disadvantaged groups (rural, injecting drug users, homeless), beneficiaries of a national multidisciplinary suppor...

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Main Authors: Ioana Munteanu, Fidelie Kalambayi, Alexandru Toth, Dragos Dendrino, Beatrice Burdusel, Silviu-Gabriel Vlasceanu, Oana Parliteanu, Antonela Dragomir, Roxana Maria Nemes, Beatrice Mahler
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2025-07-01
Series:Applied Sciences
Subjects:
tuberculosis
psychosocial interventions
adherence
vulnerable populations
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3417/15/15/8173
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Summary:The article analyzes the effects of psychosocial interventions on adherence to tuberculosis (TB) treatment among vulnerable populations in Romania. The study includes 4104 patients from disadvantaged groups (rural, injecting drug users, homeless), beneficiaries of a national multidisciplinary support program. Multivariate analyses conducted on drug-susceptible TB (DS-TB) patients within this cohort identified some predictors of therapeutic success, such as extrapulmonary diagnosis, peer-to-peer educational support, and a higher level of education. At the same time, men, occupationally inactive people and those in the initial phase of treatment at project entry showed lower adherence. The results support the integration of psychosocial interventions in TB management.
ISSN:2076-3417

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