Assessment of tuberculosis-related knowledge amongst Rural and Urban Population in Rajasthan
Journal Title: International Journal of Medical Science and Diagnosis Research (IJMSDR) - Year 2018, Vol 2, Issue 4
Abstract
Background- Awareness and knowledge about any health condition or disease is important for improving the quality of life and optimizing patient’s health. Methods- This cross sectional study enrolled 100 people residing in urban and rural area . This study was carried out on individuals aged more than 18 years were enrolled. Results- There was a no-significant difference in the awareness about symptoms between rural and urban population. There was a significant difference in the awareness of modes of transmission as far as air and close contact were concerned. Conclusion- The knowledge and awareness about tuberculosis is not upto the mark with rural population still being unaware of various truths. Keywords: Rural, Tuberculosis, Urban.
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Uttam Kumar
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