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Knowledge, attitude and misconceptions regarding tuberculosis in Pakistani patients.

Javaid Ahmed Khan1, Muhammad Irfan, Amna Zaki

  • 1Section of Pulmonary Medicine, The Aga Khan University Hospital, Karachi.

JPMA. the Journal of the Pakistan Medical Association
|June 14, 2006
PubMed
Summary

Patient knowledge about tuberculosis (TB) is alarmingly low in Pakistan, with many holding misconceptions about its infectiousness, causes, and prevention. This study highlights significant gaps in understanding, emphasizing the need for improved patient education on TB.

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Area of Science:

  • Public Health
  • Infectious Diseases
  • Medical Education

Background:

  • Tuberculosis (TB) remains a significant global health challenge.
  • Accurate patient knowledge is crucial for disease management and control.
  • Misconceptions can hinder treatment adherence and public health efforts.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the level of knowledge among tuberculosis patients in Pakistan.
  • To identify common misconceptions about tuberculosis.
  • To inform targeted health education strategies.

Main Methods:

  • A cross-sectional study was conducted in Karachi, Pakistan.
  • Data was collected from 170 patients at public and private teaching hospital outpatient clinics.
  • A questionnaire was used to assess patient knowledge and beliefs regarding TB.

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Main Results:

  • Common TB symptoms like cough and fever were recognized, but 7% deemed TB non-infectious and 10.6% considered it non-preventable.
  • Significant misconceptions included contaminated food (47.6%) and stress (57%) as causes, and 50% received no counseling on preventing spread.
  • Beliefs about TB leading to infertility (23%) and affecting marriage prospects (38.8%) were prevalent.

Conclusions:

  • Widespread misconceptions about tuberculosis exist among Pakistani patients.
  • The observed lack of knowledge regarding tuberculosis is a critical public health concern.
  • There is an urgent need for enhanced patient education and counseling on tuberculosis.