Retrospective analysis reveals drug resistant tuberculosis impacts primarily males aged 46-55, highlighting need for public education and effective case management.
Key Points
Drug resistant tuberculosis prevalence remains high among patients in Cirebon, indicating an urgent public health issue.
Analysis shows 67.4% of patients are male, primarily aged between 46-55 years, indicating a demographic pattern.
Retrospective analysis used medical records to assess the profiles of 43 patients with drug resistant tuberculosis at Waled General Hospital.
Public education and improved case management are essential to control drug resistant tuberculosis and reduce associated mortality.