Quality of Life and Contributing Factors in Adult Tuberculosis Patients in Kembata Zone, Southern Ethiopia: A Cross-Sectional Mixed-Methods Analysis - Scorecard - MDSpire

Quality of Life and Contributing Factors in Adult Tuberculosis Patients in Kembata Zone, Southern Ethiopia: A Cross-Sectional Mixed-Methods Analysis

  • By

  • Thomas Petros Himbego

  • Haile Workye Agezhu

  • Derebe Yohannes Sosengo

  • Mehari Belayneh Petros

  • Ayano Elias Gabriel

  • Abnet Beyene Kobro

  • Sisay Tagese Tafese

  • Endalew Dessie Birara

  • Tamirat Godebo Woyimo

  • January 19, 2026

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Clinical Scorecard: Quality of Life and Contributing Factors in Adult Tuberculosis Patients in Kembata Zone, Southern Ethiopia: A Cross-Sectional Mixed-Methods Analysis

At a Glance

CategoryDetail
Condition
Key MechanismsChronic disease affecting physical, psychological, and social well-being; includes drug-susceptible and multi-drug resistant TB, with specific impacts on HRQoL.
Target Population
Care Setting

Key Highlights

  • TB significantly compromises health-related quality of life (HRQoL) across multiple domains, including physical, psychological, and social aspects.
  • MDR-TB and extrapulmonary TB (EPTB) are associated with severe impairments in HRQoL, particularly in mobility and mental health.
  • Socio-demographic factors such as income, education, and treatment experiences influence patients' well-being.

Guideline-Based Recommendations

Diagnosis

    Management

      Monitoring & Follow-up

      • Regularly assess HRQoL and treatment side effects in TB patients using validated tools such as the WHOQOL-BREF.

      Risks

        Patient & Prescribing Data

        Patients often experience significant physical and psychological burdens due to prolonged treatment regimens, including fatigue, anxiety, and stigma.

        Clinical Best Practices

        • Incorporate HRQoL assessments into routine TB care, supported by evidence from recent studies.
        • Provide psychosocial support to address the stigma and social isolation faced by TB patients, as shown in previous research.
        • Engage family and community support systems to enhance treatment adherence and quality of life, based on community health models.

        References

        Original Source(s)

        Quality of Life and Contributing Factors in Adult Tuberculosis Patients in Kembata Zone, Southern Ethiopia: A Cross-Sectional Mixed-Methods Analysis

        • by Thomas Petros Himbego, Haile Workye Agezhu, Derebe Yohannes Sosengo, Mehari Belayneh Petros, Ayano Elias Gabriel, Abnet Beyene Kobro, Sisay Tagese Tafese, Endalew Dessie Birara, Tamirat Godebo Woyimo

        • January 19, 2026

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