Strategic DOTS to Increase Medical Knowledge for the Treatment of TB Patients

Abstract

The DOTS strategy is the most effective strategy for controlling TB. The DOTS strategy is an important element in the international policy program recommended for TB control. This strategy ensures TB patients to take anti-TB drugs correctly, at appropriate dosages and intervals. The implementation of DOTS depends on the settings, facilities, resources and environment. There must be flexibility in implementing the DOTS strategy. The results of the research level of knowledge based on the level of education, obtained data where patients with junior and senior high school education have good knowledge of (54.5%).