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Abstract

This research is retrospective descriptive study design aimed to describe factors associated with the occurrence of tuberculosis disease (TB) in Muslim patients. The sample was a secondary dataset of TB records among Muslim patients registered at community hospitals in Narathiwat province. Simple random sampling without replacement during the period of January-December 2016 yielded 196 TB Muslim patients. Patients were divided into 2 groups: new vs. recurrent TB. The dataset consisted of the TB record (TB01) according to the Ministry of Public Health form. Content validity of all measurements was examined by 3 experts; data were then analysed using descriptive statistic and Chi-square test.

By using the epidemiological triad concept, the findings revealed that factors associated with the occurrence of TB among Muslims patients were as follows: Host factors: marital status (p=.042), history of having previous disease (p= .017), and educational level (p=.026) were found statistically significant at p< .05; while sex, age, occupational, history of TB treatment, and smoking consumption were not statistically significant (p> .05). Agent Factors: history of drug allergy was found statistically significant (p=.023), while BCG vaccination history was not statistically associated (p > .05). Environmental factors: Neither the residential area, history of TB exposure, the ease of travel (to TB clinics) nor the number of bedroom windows were found statistical significant (p>.05).