Determinants of self-reported correct knowledge about tuberculosis transmission among men and women in Malawi: evidence from a nationwide household survey

Ntenda, Peter Austin Morton; Mussa, Razak; Gowelo, Steven; Sixpence, Alick; Bauleni, Andy; Simbeye, Atusayi; Matengeni, Alfred; Matola, Ernest; Banda, Godfrey; Stanley, Christopher C.; Banda, Susan; Nkoka, Owen

doi:10.1186/s12879-021-05836-y

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“…In our study, we observed that the older age group had a better understanding of TB transmission modes compared to the late adolescent group, which is consistent with studies conducted in Malawi and India [12,17,18]. This finding can be attributed to the accumulation of life experiences and exposures among older individuals, which likely contributes to their improved knowledge and behaviors related to the disease.…”

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Determinants of correct knowledge on tuberculosis transmission and self-reported tuberculosis prevalence among general population aged 15–49 years in Myanmar

Aung,

Win,

Win Maung

et al. 2023

PLoS ONE

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Introduction Myanmar has been identified as one of the tuberculosis (TB) high-burden countries and having an understanding of TB transmission is vital for personal infection prevention as well as preventing transmission to others. This study aimed to identify the determinants of correct knowledge on TB transmission and self-reported TB prevalence among general population in Myanmar. Methods This is a cross-sectional study using secondary data from Myanmar demographic and health survey 2015–16. The determinants of correct knowledge on TB transmission mode and self-reported prevalence of TB were assessed using multivariable logistic regression models. Weighted estimates were provided in all analyses to account for the multistage sampling design used in the survey. Results Among the respondents, less than half (44.6%, 95% CI: 43.9, 45.4) had the overall correct knowledge about TB transmission and misconceptions. Older age group, female gender, those with higher education and higher socioeconomic status, and exposed to mass media at least once a week, residents from the delta and lowland region or plain areas were more likely to have correct knowledge about TB transmission. The overall prevalence rate of self-reported TB was 2.6% (95%CI: 2.4, 2.9) and the prevalence was higher among older age group and males. Conclusion Our study highlights the need for targeted efforts to improve awareness and understanding of TB transmission among general population in Myanmar. The study suggests the implementation of appropriate, innovative, and comprehensive targeted TB education and communication strategies.

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“…Studies conducted in Bangladesh and Ethiopia reported unsatisfactory levels of correct knowledge on TB transmission with 67% and 70% respectively [9,10]. Inadequate knowledge of TB transmission has been identified as a major barrier to disease prevention, early diagnosis, and treatment [11,12].…”

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Determinants of correct knowledge on tuberculosis transmission and self-reported tuberculosis prevalence among general population aged 15–49 years in Myanmar

Aung,

Win,

Win Maung

et al. 2023

PLoS ONE

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“…Furthermore, there were 969,000 TB cases in Indonesia in 2021 according to the Global TB report 2022, and 44% were found in the most populous regions, including East, West, and Central Java. 4 Several factors cause TB cases to soar continuously, including the presence of Coronavirus disease (COVID- 19), nonadherence to treatment, and lack of public understanding. [5][6][7] Additionally, in low-middle-income nations, where TB remains prevalent, there are inadequate healthcare services, limited drug supply, not diagnosed/underdiagnosed cases, and a lack of reporting of suspected cases by the community due to insufficient information, all of which contribute to an increase in TB cases.…”

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“…11 Continuing education processes are required to sustain the community's knowledge and behavior regarding TB. [14][15][16][17] Some studies have elucidated certain sociodemographic variables that are linked to the knowledge, attitudes, and perceptions (KAP) toward TB in several communities such as media exposure, [18][19][20] age, 19,20 education, 19,20 wealth index, 19 occupation, 18,19 and living area, 19,20 but investigations on the Indonesian general community are still scarce. Therefore, this study aimed to measure the KAP toward TB and their sociodemographic determinants among the Indonesian general community.…”

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Knowledge, Attitudes, and Perceptions of Tuberculosis in Indonesia: A Multi-Center Cross-Sectional Study

Kaaffah¹,

Kusuma²,

Renaldi³

et al. 2023

IDR

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Introduction Tuberculosis (TB) is still a persistent health challenge in Indonesia and ranks high on the list of factors causing morbidity and mortality. Improving knowledge, attitudes, and perceptions (KAP) of the general community about TB can help to control the disease. Purpose This study aimed to examine the KAP about TB in Indonesian society and investigate their sociodemographic determinants. Participants and Methods An online cross-sectional survey in 34 provinces in Indonesia was carried out in June 2022. The scores of KAP were classified as low, moderate, and high. Bivariate and multivariate ordinal logistic regression were applied to identify the potential sociodemographic determinants of KAP. Adjusted odds ratio and 95% confidence interval (CI) for each determinant were provided. Results Among the 3205 participants, 56.4%, 91%, and 38% had high scores on knowledge, attitude, and perception, respectively. Independent determinants of high knowledge were age (26–35 years; adjusted odds ratio: 1.53 [95% CI: 1.19–1.97]), marital status (married; adjusted odds ratio: 1.18 [95% CI: 1.00–1.39]), and salary (middle income; adjusted odds ratio: 0.76 [95% CI: 0.63–0.93]). Independent factors associated with high scores in attitude and perception were the residence location (village; adjusted odds ratio: 0.76 [95% CI: 0.59–0.98]) and the occupation type (civil servant; adjusted odds ratio: 1.53 [95% CI: 1.09–2.13]), respectively. Conclusion Most Indonesians have a high knowledge and good attitude, although they have a moderate perception toward TB. Improving public awareness and health education with the right strategies is critical to reducing the country’s TB burden.

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“…We have included various sociodemographic factors to evaluate the knowledge and attitude towards TB among the women. Several studies have reported that socioeconomic and demographic characteristics such as age, education, place of residence, wealth index, caste, religion, and geographic location play a role in TB transmission [10][11][12][13][14]. TB careseeking behaviour among people has been shown to be infuenced by their perceived knowledge about the signs and symptoms of TB.…”

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Sociodemographic Determinants of Knowledge towards Tuberculosis Transmission among Women of 15–49 Years of Age in India

Yadav

Singh

Padhi

2022

Advances in Public Health

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Background. India is one of the countries in the world most heavily impacted by tuberculosis (TB). In 2015, TB was a leading cause of death, killing 1.4 million people worldwide. The aim of the study was to assess the knowledge and associated factors regarding the transmission of TB among women in India. Method. We used publicly available datasets collected as part of the NFHS during 2015–16 in India. Data related to sociodemographic factors and knowledge about the transmission of TB among women (N = 699,686) were extracted using STATA. Multiple logistic regression analyses were used to determine factors associated with the knowledge of TB transmission among women. Results. Among 699,686 women, 88.36% knew about TB, 59.81% recognized that tuberculosis spreads by air through coughing or sneezing, and 78.55% understood that tuberculosis is a curable disease indicating correct knowledge about TB. 70.74% of the women were from rural areas with 59.29% having a secondary or higher level of education and 40.41% living in poverty. Multivariable analysis indicated that the probability of having good knowledge of TB was consistently significant among women with higher education [aOR: 2.502; 95% CI: 2.454–2.551]; women living in rich households (highest wealth quintile) [aOR: 1.590; 95% CI: 1.556–1.625]; and women residing in urban areas [aOR: 1.191; 95% CI: 1.166–1.215] than their rural counterparts. Conclusion. The findings of this study showed that women in India have moderately good knowledge and a correct attitude towards tuberculosis. However, the level of information varies with the various sociodemographic factors such as age group, place of residence, education, wealth index, religion, and caste/tribe bearing a positive causal relationship between the knowledge and TB transmission and hence the resulting attitude.

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Determinants of self-reported correct knowledge about tuberculosis transmission among men and women in Malawi: evidence from a nationwide household survey

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References 43 publications

Determinants of correct knowledge on tuberculosis transmission and self-reported tuberculosis prevalence among general population aged 15–49 years in Myanmar

Determinants of correct knowledge on tuberculosis transmission and self-reported tuberculosis prevalence among general population aged 15–49 years in Myanmar

Knowledge, Attitudes, and Perceptions of Tuberculosis in Indonesia: A Multi-Center Cross-Sectional Study

Sociodemographic Determinants of Knowledge towards Tuberculosis Transmission among Women of 15–49 Years of Age in India

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