Nepalese People's Knowledge about Tuberculosis

Bhatt, CP; Bhatt, Arun; Shrestha, B

doi:10.3126/saarctb.v6i2.3055

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“…This result supports the findings of a study conducted in Nepal by Bhatt CP et al, where 82% of the respondents knew the correct total duration of the treatment. 19 Regarding knowledge of the consequences of the incomplete treatment, only 2.2% of the respondent knew that incomplete treatment may lead to the development of MDR-TB; the results were in agreement with the reports of Bhatt CP et al This finding suggests that the knowledge of the consequences of incomplete treatment of the high risk population is very poor. Majority (71.7%) of the respondents agreed that the disease will not be cured, whereas 17% knew that the disease will attack again with incomplete treatment.…”

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Knowledge and practices regarding tuberculosis among people living with HIV/AIDS

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Background: Tuberculosis is a serious public health problem in many developing countries. More than 2 billion people are infected with TB bacilli and annually around 9 million become infected, 1.7 million die due to this disease. TB is the most common opportunistic infection, leading to the mortality of people living with HIV. Objective: To assess the knowledge and practices of tuberculosis among people living with HIV/AIDS. Method: This study was carried out in Sunsari, Morang and Jhapa district of Eastern Nepal. Face to face interview was performed using convenience sampling technique. Data was collected from people living with HIV/AIDS, related to information on socio-demographic profile, knowledge, practices and risk taking behavior with the help of pretested semi-structured questionnaire. The generated data were entered into Microsoft Excel and SPSS 15.0 and Chi-square was applied for test of significance. Results-The total of 242 subjects were enrolled in the study. Out of them, 75.2% were males and 24.8% females, the age of the respondents varied from 14-65 years. Among them 53.3% were Intra Venus drug users, followed by 17.4% clients of commercial sex workers and housewives (17.4%). Around half (48.8%) of the study population were in the 30-39 yrs age group. The knowledge of tuberculosis disease was satisfactory but in depth knowledge of symptoms was not adequate. Regarding symptoms of TB, it was found that 85% were aware that cough for more than 2 weeks was suggestive of TB, 54% knew of chest pain and 84% knew of haemoptysis. Over the years, perception about tuberculosis has changed, which was shown by our finding, 93% of the respondents knew that TB is curable and 75% knew that anti-tuberculosis drugs provided free of cost under directly observed treatment short course (DOTS). Regarding knowledge of consequences of incomplete treatment, it was found that 17% answered the disease may attack again, and very few (2%) knew that incomplete or discontinued treatment would develop Multi drug resistantance. Conclusion-Our study revealed that knowledge and practices of people living with HIV/AIDS is not adequate. Their knowledge regarding consequences of treatment, and multi drug resisistance was very poor. Thus there is a need for an awareness program regarding tuberculosis -its signs and symptoms, treatment regimen and drug compliance through advocacy, communication and social mobilization.

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“…24 The findings of the present study indicated that the subjects had basic awareness about the symptoms of TB, which was comparable to the results of previous studies from West Bengal, 12 North East Ethiopia, 14 South West Ethiopia 22 and Nepal. 25 The results also demonstrated that the participant's knowledge about the mode of spread of TB varied widely. Most of the participants thought that sociocultural factors like sharing materials for drink and feeding are the mode of spread of the disease.…”

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“…Majorities of Nepalese people also thought lung as the main part affected by TB. 25 Contrary to that, only 23% Pakistani patients considered lung as the only organ affected by TB. 1 With regard to the curability of TB, most of the patients had no idea about the curability of TB.…”

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Knowledge and Awareness of Tuberculosis Among Pulmonary Tuberculosis Patients in a Rural Area of West Bengal

Pramanik¹,

Ghosh

2016

SAARC J. Tuber. Lung Dis. HIV/AIDS

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“…Improper and/or incomplete treatment can be the main cause of increase rate of drug resistance among previously treated tuberculosis 23 cases compared to new one in Nepalese population. Previous TB treatment, smoking habit, alcoholism, poverty, poor housing, overcrowding, homelessness, illiteracy and migration from/to high DRTB prevalence areas are other common reasons for the development of drug resistance [24][25] tuberculosis.…”

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Treatment Outcome of Drug Resistance Tuberculosis From a Centre of Eastern Region, Nepal

Ghimire

Rimal

Parajuli

2017

Birat J. Health Sci.

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Introduction Drug resistance tuberculosis (DRTB) has become major problem worldwide with difficulty in treatment. Objective The study is conducted to find the incidence and outcomes of DRTB in one of the eastern tuberculosis treatment centre of Nepal.Methodology We collected all the cases of DRTB being treated from national anti-tuberculosis association of Biratnagar, Nepal. There were altogether 154 patients, who had sputum culture with resistance of at least one anti tubercular drug (ATD), included in this study.Results Of 154 total patients, 36 patients were resistant to rifampicin only, 84 patients were resistant to isoniazid and rifampicin, 18 patients were resistant to isoniazid, rifampicin and ethambutol and 16 patients were resistant to isoniazid, rifampicin and either streptomycin or fluoroquinolone. There was overall 71% cure rate in case of drug resistance tuberculosis. There was only statistical difference between cured and died patients in case of sputum conversion time with earlier sputum conversion in cured patients. Similarly, patients who were previously treated with category 2 ATD had only resistance to ethambutol or streptomycin or fluoroquinolone besides resistance to isoniazid and rifampicin compared to new patients and patients treated with category 1 regimen; as these groups were not found to be resistant to first three drugs.Conclusion There was overall 71% cure rate in case of drug resistance tuberculosis. Earlier sputum conversion was seen in cured patients compared to those who died during the treatment. Multiple drugs were resistant in patients previously treated with category 2 Anti-tubercular drugs.Birat Journal of Health Sciences 2016 1(1): 20-26

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Nepalese People's Knowledge about Tuberculosis

Abstract: Introduction : Tuberculosis (TB) is a major cause of illness and death worldwide, especially in Asia and Africa.

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Knowledge and practices regarding tuberculosis among people living with HIV/AIDS

Knowledge and practices regarding tuberculosis among people living with HIV/AIDS

Knowledge and Awareness of Tuberculosis Among Pulmonary Tuberculosis Patients in a Rural Area of West Bengal

Treatment Outcome of Drug Resistance Tuberculosis From a Centre of Eastern Region, Nepal

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