Table 2.
Distribution of PTB patients according to knowledge about their disease
| Knowledge variable | Number (%) | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Etiology of TB | ||
| Is caused by germs/bacteria (n=yes) | 48 (43.24) | 33.87-52.98 |
| Is a hereditary disease (n=yes) | 57 (51.35) | 41.68-60.95 |
| Transmission of disease | ||
| Is a communicable disease (n=yes) | 87 (78.38) | 69.56-85.63 |
| Treatment of disease | ||
| Is a curable disease (n=yes) | 93 (83.78) | 75.59-90.10 |
| Duration of treatment (n=correct response) | 92 (82.88) | 74.57-89.37 |
| Prevention of disease | ||
| Vaccine is available (n=yes) | 15 (13.51) | 7.77-21.31 |
| Other preventive measures | ||
| Cover mouth and nose while coughing and sneezing | 76 (68.47) | 58.96-76.96 |
| Isolation of the patient | 17 (15.32) | 09.18-23.39 |
| Avoid sharing of food and utensils | 12 (10.81) | 05.71-18.12 |
| Avoid public places | 03 (02.70) | 00.56-07.70 |
| Avoid spitting | 02 (01.80) | 00.22-06.36 |