SETTING: The Chine community in Angamarca parish, Cotopaxi Province, in the Ecuadorian Andes. OBJECTIVE: To relate the DOTS strategy to the world view of the indigenous community in the diagnosis and treatment of smear-positive pulmonary tuberculosis (TB) patients. DESIGN: Cross-sectional study involving all inhabitants of Chine. RESULTS: Aspects of the community's world view were considered in the community-based application of DOTS. A cure rate of 100% was attained, with 0% defaulting from treatment. CONCLUSION: The results obtained indicate that involving the world view of the community in the management of tuberculosis has several advantages.
SETTING: The Chine community in Angamarca parish, Cotopaxi Province, in the Ecuadorian Andes. OBJECTIVE: To relate the DOTS strategy to the world view of the indigenous community in the diagnosis and treatment of smear-positive pulmonary tuberculosis (TB) patients. DESIGN: Cross-sectional study involving all inhabitants of Chine. RESULTS: Aspects of the community's world view were considered in the community-based application of DOTS. A cure rate of 100% was attained, with 0% defaulting from treatment. CONCLUSION: The results obtained indicate that involving the world view of the community in the management of tuberculosis has several advantages.
Authors: N Romero-Sandoval; C Parra; G Gallegos; A Guanopatín; M F Campaña; M Haro; S Calapaqui; C Moreta; F Viteri; M Feijoo-Cid; M Martin Journal: Public Health Action Date: 2013-03-21