The purpose of the study was to investigate the factors associated with the interruption
of tuberculosis treatment in the Swakopmund district of Namibia. A descriptive crosssectional
survey was conducted. Data was collected using a structured questionnaire
administered by interviewers. The population consisted of both treatment interrupters
and non-interrupters. The total sample was 143 respondents. The findings revealed that
three factors were significantly associated with TB treatment interruption, namely a lack
of formal education (p = 0.032), lack of access to media (p = 0.017), and clinic opening
times (p = 0.000). Recommendations made include improving the support given to TB
patients, increasing their understanding of TB and adopting new research and
technology.