An investigation of knowledge, attitude and practice towards tuberculosis among denizen of Sikkim

Q3 Medicine
Jiwan Gurung, Sonam Tashi Bhutia, Prashanti Pradhan
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Abstract

Background

Tuberculosis (TB) is a significant global health problem caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis, leading to high mortality rates in developing countries. India bears the highest burden of TB, yet there is a lack of studies on public understanding and preventive practices related to TB. Further, Sikkim, with limited healthcare access, lacks research on its population's TB awareness.

Aim

An online survey was conducted in Sikkim to assess people's knowledge, attitudes, and prevention practices regarding TB.

Materials

A cross-section study was conducted among 250 denizen of Sikkim. The data was collected through online survey link (Google Forms) through social media (Facebook, Messenger, WhatsApp, and Electronic Email). A total of 38-item questionnaire was administered for this present study.

Results

Most respondents were young, female and postgraduate students. The questionnaire had high reliability (0.86) and showed high awareness of TB (94.29 %) and its curability (90.00 %). However, misconceptions persisted, including beliefs about transmission through food, utensils, and mosquito bites. A significant portion considered TB serious (39.05 %) and believed in their susceptibility (82.86 %). Many were compassionate (53.81 %) and willing to help TB patients. Despite being aware, a considerable number of respondents had not undergone TB screening (83.33 %) and had no health education (70.00 %). Many preferred modern medications for treatment (80.00 %) and would visit health facilities if symptoms occurred (71.90 %). However, stigmatization was evident, with over half believing the community avoids TB patients (54.56 %).

Conclusion

The study shows a commendable level of knowledge among participants about various aspects of TB, TB might contribute to high suicide rate. People undergoing TB treatment need counseling. It is noteworthy that possessing a solid foundation of knowledge, coupled with a positive attitude and sound practices, plays a pivotal role in the timely detection and eventual eradication of TB.
调查锡金居民对结核病的认识、态度和做法
结核病(TB)是由结核分枝杆菌引起的重大全球健康问题,在发展中国家导致高死亡率。印度是结核病负担最重的国家,但缺乏关于公众对结核病的了解和预防措施的研究。此外,锡金的医疗服务有限,缺乏对其人口结核病意识的研究。在锡金进行了AimAn在线调查,以评估人们对结核病的知识、态度和预防做法。对锡金250名居民进行了横断面研究。数据通过社交媒体(Facebook, Messenger, WhatsApp, Electronic Email)的在线调查链接(谷歌Forms)收集。本研究共采用38项问卷。结果调查对象以年轻女性和研究生居多。问卷具有较高的信度(0.86),对结核病的知晓率(94.29%)和治愈率(90.00 %)较高。然而,误解仍然存在,包括认为通过食物、餐具和蚊虫叮咬传播。相当一部分人认为结核病严重(39.05%),认为自己易感(82.86%)。许多人有同情心(53.81%),愿意帮助结核病患者。尽管知道这一点,但相当多的受访者没有接受过结核病筛查(83.33%),没有接受过健康教育(70.0%)。许多人倾向于使用现代药物进行治疗(80.0%),并在出现症状时前往医疗机构(71.90%)。然而,污名化很明显,超过一半的人认为社区避免结核病患者(54.56%)。结论本研究显示参与者对结核病各方面的知识水平值得称道,结核病可能是高自杀率的原因之一。接受结核病治疗的人需要咨询。值得注意的是,拥有坚实的知识基础,加上积极的态度和良好的做法,在及时发现和最终根除结核病方面发挥着关键作用。
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Indian Journal of Tuberculosis
Indian Journal of Tuberculosis Medicine-Infectious Diseases
CiteScore
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103
期刊介绍: Indian Journal of Tuberculosis (IJTB) is an international peer-reviewed journal devoted to the specialty of tuberculosis and lung diseases and is published quarterly. IJTB publishes research on clinical, epidemiological, public health and social aspects of tuberculosis. The journal accepts original research articles, viewpoints, review articles, success stories, interesting case series and case reports on patients suffering from pulmonary, extra-pulmonary tuberculosis as well as other respiratory diseases, Radiology Forum, Short Communications, Book Reviews, abstracts, letters to the editor, editorials on topics of current interest etc. The articles published in IJTB are a key source of information on research in tuberculosis. The journal is indexed in Medline
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