Volume : 11, Issue : 09, September – 2024
Title:
ASSESSMENT OF KNOWLEDGE ABOUT DIAGNOSIS AND TREATMENT OF PULMONARY TUBERCULOSIS AMONG NURSES AT LAHORE GENERAL HOSPITAL, LAHORE
Authors :
Saima Naeem , Zahida Bhatti
Abstract :
Abstract:
Background: Tuberculosis was a leading infectious killer disease worldwide. Early diagnosis and prompt treatment on the part of the health care providers is essential for TB control. Their knowledge have an impact on the tuberculosis patients regarding compliance to treatment.
There are limited studies assessing the knowledge of nursing professionals regarding TB transmission, prevention and control. This study seeks to assess the same.
Objectives: The objective of this study is to Assessment of Knowledge about Diagnosis and Treatment of Pulmonary Tuberculosis among Nurses at Lahore General Hospital, Lahore.
Materials and methods:A cross-sectional study was conducted at Lahore General Hospital Lahore. A questionnaire was given to 100 nursing staff. The responses were then analyzed.
Results: Risk factors for TB mentioned by the nurses were low body weight by 64 (64%), lack of drugs 53 (53%), overcrowding 43 (43%), lack of hygiene 34 (34%), poverty 24 (24%), low
immunity 21 (21%), and sharing food 22 (22%).The common symptoms as identified by the nurses were cough by 75 (75%), fever 42 (42%), and weight loss 33 (33%). A quarter of the participants (25%) could not identify even a single symptom of the disease.
Conclusions: This study indicates the need for addressing the gaps regarding the knowledge and transmission of TB among the nursing care professionals. Nursing professionals still are in need of continuing educational programs regarding treatment and control of TB. Improved knowledge on TB will thus contribute to effective TB control and in the long term.
Key words:Tuberculosis, Nursing, Assessment, knowledge, Infectious disease.
Cite This Article:
Please cite this article in press Saima Naeem et al., Assessment Of Knowledge About Diagnosis and Treatment Of Pulmonary Tuberculosis Among Nurses At Lahore General Hospital, Lahore, Indo Am. J. P. Sci, 2024; 11 (09).
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