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Area of Science:

  • Public Health
  • Infectious Disease Epidemiology

Background:

  • Tuberculosis remains a significant global health challenge.
  • Community Health Agents (ACS) play a crucial role in tuberculosis control programs.
  • Assessing ACS knowledge is vital for effective program implementation.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To identify factors associated with the knowledge of Community Health Agents (ACS) regarding tuberculosis.
  • To evaluate the knowledge levels of ACS in pulmonary tuberculosis and their program functions.

Main Methods:

  • A cross-sectional study involving 110 ACS.
  • Knowledge assessed via questionnaire on tuberculosis and ACS roles.
  • Data analyzed using multiple regression to determine associated factors.

Main Results:

  • Median knowledge score was 68.6%.
  • Higher knowledge positively correlated with professional experience duration.
  • Tuberculosis-specific training and access to guides/handbooks were linked to increased knowledge.

Conclusions:

  • Professional experience, training, and resource access enhance ACS tuberculosis knowledge.
  • Investing in ACS training is crucial for improving tuberculosis control outcomes.