Social perceptions regarding treatment communication and received support for homeless population with tuberculosis

Objective: The following is phenomenological and qualitative study developed with the objective of getting to know the social perceptions regarding treatment communication, and social and family support of a group of homeless people with diagnosisof Tuberculosis who received treatment on a social assistance center. Methods: The study sample was defined by convenience and was represented by 23 people who received the application ofa semistructured interview from which analysis categories were constructed regarding treatment communication, social and family support according to profiles such as gender, age, and previous diagnosis of tuberculosis.Results: Upon analysis it was found that diagnosis communication is incomplete y that a lot of beliefs are held regardingTuberculosis, which configures a social representation that grants sense to the disease and its treatment, although failing to guarantee the success of the latter. Social perceptions related to social and family support point out that these institutions are important on restoring social and family links important for an adequate adherence to treatment. Conclusion: Good communication and interdisciplinary team work are important upon succeeding the treatment on thisdisease.