Abstract: Objective To investigate the implementation status of tuberculosis preventive therapy among freshmen in universities, and find the existing problems, and analyze the reasons.  Methods All the freshmen in eight universities of Tongzhou District received Tuberculin test, among them, students with an induration of 15 mm or more, or with blister, pimple, double-loop, lymphatitis, necrosis are target population for preventive therapy. Patients were enrolled on a voluntary basis after health education. Statistics analysis was made to the participating situation of the preventive therapy, the regularity of medicine taken. Results The completion rate of TST was 76.9%. The signing rate of informed consent for preventive therapy was 79.0%. 15.5% agreed to enroll in preventive therapy. The liver function tests was normal for 95.9％ of participants during whole treatment course. The total regular treatment rate was 97.6%.   Conclusion The TST completion rate among university freshmen was not high, the condition of preventive therapy participation was not satisfied, and the situation of liver function tests and regular treatment was good. In preventive therapy, we should strengthen leadership commitment, increase awareness and strengthen the monitoring and management of disease prevention.

Key words: tuberculosis/preventive and control, Beijing city