GAMBARAN TINGKAT PENGETAHUAN PASIEN TUBERKOLOSIS TENTANG PENCEGAHAN PENULARAN TUBERKOLOSIS

Abstract

Background: Tuberculosis is a major public health problem and Indonesia's future threat. The World Health Organization (WHO) states that Asia is one of the regions with the highest spread of TB in the world. And Indonesia is the third largest contributor in the world with 539,000 cases and 101,000 deaths per year. This study aims to describe the level of knowledge of tuberculosis patients about preventing tuberculosis transmission. Methods: This study uses descriptive analytical design with Cross Sectional approach. The sample in this study were patients who underwent tuberculosis examination and treatment at the Blahbatuh Health Center II in Gianyar Regency, amounting to 30 people, using the Nonprobability sampling sampling technique namely Total sampling. Data collection was carried out by interview using questionnaire guidelines which included prevention of tuberculosis transmission. The data obtained then carried out descriptive statistical analysis using the SPSS program. Results: Based on the analysis of the characteristics of respondents obtained that of the 30 respondents studied, as many as 12 people (40%) respondents aged 41-50 years, 15 people (50%) respondents attended education up to high school (SMA), and as many as 11 people (37%) respondents work in the private sector. Descriptive analysis on the level of knowledge about prevention of tuberculosis transmission found that, as many as 16 people (54%) had a good level of knowledge, 10 people (33%) respondents had sufficient level of knowledge, and 4 people (13%) had less knowledge. Conclusion: Most respondents (54%) had a good level of knowledge, 33% had sufficient level of knowledge and only 13% of respondents had insufficient knowledge about preventing tuberculosis transmission. It is expected that the related parties will be more aggressive in promoting tuberculosis, especially for sufferers and their family members. Keywords: Level of Knowledge; Tuberculosis; Prevention of Transmission