Tuberculosis related knowledge, attitude and practices among participants of DOTS centre in Kanchanpur district
Abstract
The magnitude of tuberculosis problem is considerable. However, the attitude of general public towards disease and patient is largely negative. Perception and knowledge of the individuals on this topic is important as they directly deal with patients and relatives. and it is also important for disseminating health information. A negative attitude is known as hindrance to provide quality service to the persons suffering from disease and physically ill. A cross-sectional study was conducted among 190 participants of DOTS center during February 2002 to March 2003 with the help of a structured set of questionnaire in Kanchanpur district of Far Western terai of Nepal to assess the knowledge, attitude and practices regarding tuberculosis. The studies revealed that maximum 185 (97.4%) were familiar with tuberculosis and majority of them knew at least one manifestation of the disease, which is very important. However, majority of participants 59 (31%) did not know about the risk factor of the disease, benefits from protective devices 186 (97 .9%), and infection of the disease 60 (31.6%). More than 93% of participants responded that patients should be taken to the medical doctor if one contracted the disease. Smoking was the pre-disposing factor of the tuberculosis, where 85 (44.7%) were current smokers, Among tuberculosis patients current smoker 20 (10.5%) were less than those of former smokers 35 (18.4%).
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