Fatigue as the Dominant Predictor of Impaired Quality of Life Among Post-Tuberculosis Patients in Yogyakarta, Indonesia

Authors

  • Siti Khotimah Department of Physiotherapy, Faculty of Health Sciences, Universitas Aisyiyah, Yogyakarta, Indonesia
  • Ana Majdawati Radiology Department, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Universitas Muhammadiyah Yogyakarta, Bantul, Indonesia
  • Wawan Febri Ramdani Department of Nursing, Faculty of Health Sciences, Universitas Aisyiyah, Yogyakarta, Indonesia

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.32382/medkes.v20i2.1895

Keywords:

Post-tuberculosis, quality of life, fatigue, SGRQ, post-tuberculosis lung disease

Abstract

Background: Tuberculosis (TB) remains a significant global health problem. Although bacteriological cure can be achieved, many post-tuberculosis patients experience persistent residual symptoms and a decline in quality of life.  Objective: This study aimed to identify factors associated with quality of life among post-tuberculosis patients. A cross-sectional study was conducted among 54 post-tuberculosis patients in Yogyakarta, Indonesia. Quality of life was assessed using the St. George's Respiratory Questionnaire (SGRQ). Bivariate and multivariate analyses (linear regression) were performed to identify factors associated with quality of life. Results: The median SGRQ score was 42.8 (IQR: 12.5–68.3). Fatigue was reported in 20.4% of participants. Multivariate analysis showed that fatigue was the dominant independent predictor (B=28.5, β=0.412, p=0.008), explaining 38.0% of the variance in SGRQ scores.. Conclusion: Fatigue is the dominant independent predictor of impaired quality of life in post-tuberculosis patients. Comprehensive care programs that include fatigue assessment and management are needed to improve the quality of life of TB survivors.

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2025-12-03

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Khotimah, S., Majdawati, A., & Ramdani, W. (2025). Fatigue as the Dominant Predictor of Impaired Quality of Life Among Post-Tuberculosis Patients in Yogyakarta, Indonesia. Media Kesehatan Politeknik Kesehatan Makassar, 20(2), 471–481. https://doi.org/10.32382/medkes.v20i2.1895
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