Table 5.
Respondents' knowledge on transmission and prevention of TB.
| Indicators of knowledge about TB transmission and prevention | Frequency |
|---|---|
| Number (%) | |
| Who can be infected with TB | |
| Anybody | 361 (47.4) |
| Poor people | 149 (19.6) |
| Homeless people | 101 (13.3) |
| Alcoholics | 65 (8.5) |
| Drug users | 29 (3.8) |
| People living with HIV | 19 (2.5) |
| Prisoners | 04 (0.5) |
| Do not know | 34 (4.4) |
| Preventive methods | |
| Covering nose and mouth | 315 (41.3) |
| Through balanced diet | 86 (11.3) |
| BCG vaccination | 160 (21.1) |
| Avoid smoking | 125 (16.1) |
| Avoid drinking alcohol | 23 (3.3) |
| Avoid handshaking | 31 (4.1) |
| Avoid sharing dishes | 08 (1.0) |
| Not sharing bed with others | 13 (1.7) |
| Others* | 01 (0.1) |
*Early treatment, food, and by avoiding sex.