Published Paper Details:

ABSTRACT Pulmonary tuberculosis is an adult disease. Population in 0-19 years (comprising 50% of total population) contain only 7% of total prevalence cases. Remaining 93 % of cases are distributed in population aged 20 and above. the A exploratory study was used to assess the impact of PTB on the life style of persons affected by PTB and the coping strategies adopted by them, at a selected hospitals in selected hospital the objective of the study was as perceived affected PTB through structured interview schedule. Purposive sampling technique was used to obtain a sample of 100 adult persons affected by PTB .The data were collected personally by the investigator and data were interpreted using descriptive and inferential statistics. The majority of adult persons were affected by PTB were males. findings was lack of health education rendered by health workers and lack of motivation and awareness among PTB regarding protection, prevention and management of PTB had increased the impact of PTB on lifestyle .study revealed that most (81%) of the adult persons affected by PTB were facing complications.