Raising Awareness about Tuberculosis among Women Living in Rural Communities on the Atlantic Coastline of Nigeria

Ma, Bamgboye; Enu, Ezedinachi; Io, Bassey; Iwara, AI

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“…These findings were similar to those of the previous studies by [11, 21, 24]. The findings also showed that some of the respondents did not know that Drug Resistant TB was not a hereditary disease spread through blood, and transmitted through, witchcraft, and these findings were consistent with those of the previous studies [10, 24, 25]. These results clearly illustrate that a significant proportion of the study participants still lack general knowledge about certain aspects of the disease and this is detrimental to the success of the TB control program.…”

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“…Only 48% of the respondents knew that avoiding hugging and shaking hand with Drug Resistant TB infected is not a preventive practice against its transmission. These findings were similar to those of a previous study by [24]. Similar results were found in previous studies by [10, 45] where more than a third of the respondents believed that MDR-TB was transmitted and caused by kissing and touching infected people and therefore avoid kissing and touching the infected persons were regarded as means of preventing infection and its spread.…”

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“…The results of this study also showed that the majority of the respondents knew that Drug Resistant TB is transmitted through the air, when the infected person coughs or sneezes. These findings were similar to those of the previous studies by [11, 21, 24]. The findings also showed that some of the respondents did not know that Drug Resistant TB was not a hereditary disease spread through blood, and transmitted through, witchcraft, and these findings were consistent with those of the previous studies [10, 24, 25].…”

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Knowledge, Attitudes, and Prevention Practices of Drug Resistant Tuberculosis in the Eastern Cape Province, South Africa

Fana

Ijeoma

Sotana

2019

Tuberculosis Research and Treatment

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The aim of this study was to assess community members' knowledge and awareness levels, attitudes, and practices of Drug Resistant Tuberculosis. A quantitative descriptive cross sectional study was carried out in the Eastern Cape Province of South Africa. The sample size consisted of four hundred (400) respondents aged 18 years and above on their last birthday who were purposively and conveniently selected from Port Elizabeth area in the Nelson Mandela Municipality. Data were collected using close-ended questions, which were administered by the researcher and two research assistants to the selected respondents. Data were analysed using descriptive statistics. The results of this study show poor knowledge and awareness levels, unfavourable attitudes, but good prevention practices of Drug Resistant Tuberculosis among Port Elizabeth community members. This study also found a statistically significant association between knowledge and attitudes (p value = <0.001), and no statistically significant association between knowledge and practices and attitude and practices, respectively (p values = 0.120 and 0.136). The study also revealed low literacy levels, inadequate information, misconceptions and erroneous beliefs about causes, transmission, prevention, treatment, and management of Drug Resistant Tuberculosis among the respondents. This study also highlighted the use and existence of dual healthcare system (traditional spiritual and western).The study found that the main source of Drug Resistant TB information was radio and television among the majority of research respondents. It is recommended that in future health education interventions and awareness campaigns need to be intensified in the area so that misconceptions and erroneous beliefs that exist in society can be addressed. It is also recommended that training programs that are culturally sensitive should be developed and delivered taking into account different languages and literacy levels that exist in society. Such education interventions should be facilitated in collaboration with people living with Drug Resistant Tuberculosis. A multidisciplinary approach should be fostered and collaborations with spiritual healers and various congregational leaders, traditional health practitioners, community leaders, and government leaders in the health sector should be promoted in order to deal with Drug Resistant Tuberculosis. It is also recommended that a similar study be conducted using a qualitative research approach in urban and rural areas of the Eastern Cape. Lastly, assessment of knowledge, attitudes, and practices of spiritual and traditional healers with regard to Drug Resistant Tuberculosis should be conducted as they can influence health-seeking behaviour.

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Knowledge, Attitudes, and Prevention Practices of Drug Resistant Tuberculosis in the Eastern Cape Province, South Africa

Fana

Ijeoma

Sotana

2019

Tuberculosis Research and Treatment

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“…In Iran a large part of the consideration is given by broad doctors in general wellbeing divisions and directed by irresistible sickness subject matter experts and a few by confidential professionals. Obviously for a TB control program to find success, clinicians ought to obtain adequate information and give proper practice fundamental for the administration of TB [4]. The accessible writing shows extensive fluctuation in the avoidance, assessment, and treatment procedures utilized by doctors overall [5].…”

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Comparison of Knowledge, attitude and anticipation practices of drug prevention regarding Tuberculosis (TB)

Naseem

Affif

Khan

2023

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Introduction: Tuberculosis (TB) is caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis. TB is an infectious deadly contagious but preventable disease. Objectives: To compare the knowledge, attitude and anticipation practices of drug prevention regarding Tuberculosis (TB). Material and methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted in Holy Family Hospital Rawalpindi during September 2021 to September 2022. Data was collected through systematically designed questionnaire. All patients fulfilling the inclusion criteria was enrolled for study. The importance and purpose of the study was explained to the participants. After verbal consent, the patients were asked to answer simple questions which was read out from the performa prepared. The Performa is attached and is self-explanatory. Results: The data was collected from 300 respondents. Mean age of the participants was 39.69 years. Knowledge score of the students was 16.13. Knowledge level of the subjects was moderate to high in the majority of students. Attitude score of students was 36.08, attitude level of the students was moderate to high in the majority of students. Conclusion: It is concluded that knowledge on TB cause, symptom and treatment and prevention were poor. We need innovative methods of sensitization and dissemination of information on TB.

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Raising Awareness about Tuberculosis among Women Living in Rural Communities on the Atlantic Coastline of Nigeria

Abstract: Background: The disease Tuberculosis (TB) is a contagious illness which is rampant in Nigeria.

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Knowledge, Attitudes, and Prevention Practices of Drug Resistant Tuberculosis in the Eastern Cape Province, South Africa

Knowledge, Attitudes, and Prevention Practices of Drug Resistant Tuberculosis in the Eastern Cape Province, South Africa

Comparison of Knowledge, attitude and anticipation practices of drug prevention regarding Tuberculosis (TB)

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