Knowledge, Attitude and Practice against Tuberculosis Infection among Medical Students Medical School at Taif University, Taif city, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
Journal Title: International Journal of Medical Research Professionals - Year 2017, Vol 3, Issue 4
Abstract
Background: TB is an infectious disease with high morbidity and mortality if not treated. It is caused by Mycobacterium Tuberculosis. Tuberculosis is a community health problem which can be prevented or at least decreasing mortality by raising the awareness and orientation of population specially TB contacts. The aim of this study was to assess the knowledge, attitude and practice of the medical students regarding tuberculosis at Taif University. Methods: A cross sectional study was conducted from March, 2017 to May, 2017 among medical students at Taif university. A self-administered questionnaire that consisted of 30 different questions about demographic and knowledge statements about tuberculosis, risk factors and diagnosis. Data was analyzed using SPSS version17. Results: A total of 435 medical students were included in the current study. The participants were 251 males (57.8 %) and 184 females (42.2 %). From all participants 86.6% agreed that Poor living conditions, crowdedness, and refugee camps are good environments for transmission of TB. 74.2% of students that close contact with a patient having TB is harmless; however 67.5% agreed that an AIDS patient could be infected with TB even if Mantoux test is negative. Conclusions: In countries with high TB prevalence, it is important to increase community awareness regarding the disease. More studies are needed to assess the community awareness of the community towards TB. Also campaigns to increase people awareness are needed
Authors and Affiliations
Ali Mohammad Alelyani, Abdullah Mohammed Zain Aldeen, Rahaf Ghazi Altwairqi, Shatha Sameer Alim, Jaber Mohammed Alelyani, Haidar Mohammed Alshamrani, Badreyah Ahmad Al-Dauig, Manal Khalaf Alharbi, Seham Matar Al. Osaimi
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