Factors determining family and social support among pulmonary tuberculosis patients in East Khasi Hills, Meghalaya: a cross-sectional study

Abstract Introduction Family support plays a vital role in the outcome of individuals with tuberculosis (TB). Objectives To determine the family and social support among individuals with pulmonary TB during treatment. Methods A cross-sectional survey was conducted among 237 pulmonary TB patients currently in the continuous phase of treatment. Bivariate and multivariate analyses were conducted to determine the association and predictors for family and social support. P-value