Barriers and Facilitators of Health-Seeking Behaviour and Treatment Adherence in Tuberculosis Care: A Narrative Review

Author(s)	Ms. Shivani Gautam, Mr. Mahendra Kumar
Country	India
Abstract	Tuberculosis remains a significant infectious disease with substantial global and national impact, particularly in India. It primarily affects the lungs but may involve other organs, and untreated active disease can result in severe complications and death. Despite the availability of effective diagnostic methods and standardized treatment strategies, delayed health-seeking behaviour and poor treatment adherence continue to hinder disease control efforts. Socioeconomic disadvantage, limited awareness, stigma, distance to health facilities, and psychosocial challenges contribute to delayed diagnosis and interrupted therapy. The national programs provide free diagnostic and treatment services, structural and individual-level barriers persist. Strengthening early detection, enhancing patient education, improving accessibility, and addressing social determinants are essential to promote sustained adherence and accelerate progress toward tuberculosis elimination.
Keywords	Tuberculosis, Treatment, DOTS, Treatment , Adhrance
Field	Medical / Pharmacy
Published In	Volume 8, Issue 2, March-April 2026
Published On	2026-03-26
DOI	https://doi.org/10.36948/ijfmr.2026.v08i02.72389

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