Table 3 The mean values of BIPQ item scores at the start of anti-tuberculosis therapy (0) and at the end of the initial phase of treatment (2)

1. Consequences^#

5.96 ± 3.144

6.01 ± 2.958

5.03 ± 3.171

2. Timeline

4.82 ± 2.775

4.92 ± 2.700

5.12 ± 2.532

3. Personal control

6.95 ± 2.780

7.09 ± 2.831

7.43 ± 2.939

4. Treatment control

8.26 ± 2.464

8.13 ± 2.950

8.32 ± 2.675 max

5. Identity^#

4.86 ± 2.877

4.65 ± 2.842

3.85 ± 2.596

6. Concern^#

6.44 ± 2.949

6.05 ± 2.983

4.66 ± 2.865

7. Understanding

7.38 ± 2.751

7.44 ± 2.984

7.66 ± 2.947

8. Emotional response^#

6.62 ± 2.932

6.54 ± 2.865

4.55 ± 3.070 min

Total BIPQ score ^#

36.25 ± 11.054

35.6237 ± 11.15203

29.795 ± 13.277