Conceptions about treatment and diagnosis of pulmonary tuberculosis for those who experience it

Abstract Objectives to analyze the conceptions of people experiencing treatment and diagnosis pulmonary tuberculosis. Method this is a descriptive exploratory research with qualitative approach, developed in School Health Center Belém (Pará) 30 patients. Data was collected during period from September 2019 January 2020 through semi-structured interview aid script containing six questions, as well observation information contained medical record tuberculosis control book. For analysis results, Content Analysis technique used according Bardin's perspective. Result it identified that reduced knowledge about disease presence negative influence, significant way, search for care or adherence treatment, interfering daily work activities. Conclusion concluded need patients (re)mean persists, essential health team knows such order provide contemplates physical bio-psychosocial aspects before Tuberculosis Control Program unit.