Abstract
Introduction: India contributes one fourth of total Tuberculosis burden in the world .Poor awareness among public and negligence towards its prevention and control are cause of this widespread. Methodology: 300 people were selected among all the patients attending pulmonary medicine department after considering inclusion and exclusion criteria . Results: There was poor knowledge about the cause, spread of tuberculosis and disposal of sputum .Association between knowledge and age and education was observed. Conclusion: By increasing health education and educational level the awareness about the spread and prevention can be achieved.
Highlights
India contributes one fourth of total Tuberculosis burden in the world .Poor awareness among public and negligence towards its prevention and control are cause of this widespread
300 people were selected among all the patients attending pulmonary medicine department after considering inclusion and exclusion criteria
According to the global TB report of TB burden India ranks 1st followed by Indonesia and China 1 .It is estimated that about 40% of the Indian population is infected with TB bacteria majority whom have latent TB .Knowledge about TB is a precursor to effective TB control .Gaps in knowledge,surround transmission,prevention and the relationship between HIV/AIDS and TB
Summary
Introduction: India contributes one fourth of total Tuberculosis burden in the world .Poor awareness among public and negligence towards its prevention and control are cause of this widespread. Results: There was poor knowledge about the cause, spread of tuberculosis and disposal of sputum .Association between knowledge and age and education was observed. The study was done to access the knowledge of the patients coming with respiratory problem so that health education can be increased to bring awareness among patients and prevent the disease. This was conducted among all the patients attending the department of pulmonary medicine who were willing to participate in the study .
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