Knowledge, attitude and perception of tuberculosis management among tuberculosis-infected patients in resource constraint setting: field experience from Oyo state, South-West, Nigeria

Oladimeji, Olanrewaju; Tsoka-Gwegweni, Joyce Mahlako; Adeyinka, Daniel A; Makola, Lehlogonolo; Mitonga, Kabwebwe Honoré; Udoh, Ekerette Emmanuel; Hazangwe, Patrick

doi:10.18203/2394-6040.ijcmph20181379

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“…As a result, they did not visit the health center and tended to delay the health-seeking behaviour. These findings are consistent with other studies [16,17,18].…”

Section: Discussionsupporting

confidence: 94%

Determinants of Health Care-Seeking Behavior Among Pulmonary Tuberculosis Patients in Pontianak City, West Kalimantan, Indonesia

Suwarni¹,

Ramasari²,

Ridha³

et al. 2020

Proceedings of the 5th Universitas Ahmad Dahlan Public Health Conference (UPHEC 2019)

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The case finding of pulmonary TB and health careseeking become a significant public health concern. Health care-seeking delay is the most important negative risk factor for the spread of TB. This study aims to identify the determinants of health care-seeking behaviour in pulmonary TB patients in Perumnas II Health Center, Pontianak City. The research method used in the study was cross sectional design, and a total of 42 pulmonary TB patients was taken. The results showed that 57.10% had delayed health care-seeking. Perceptions of illness, family support, and mass media exposure were significantly associated with the delay in health care-seeking behaviour. Unrelated variables were age, gender, education level, occupation, income, and access to health services. It is urgent to do comprehensive targeted intervention to overcome care-seeking delay.

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“…As a result, they did not visit the health center and tended to delay the health-seeking behaviour. These findings are consistent with other studies [16,17,18].…”

Section: Discussionsupporting

confidence: 94%

Determinants of Health Care-Seeking Behavior Among Pulmonary Tuberculosis Patients in Pontianak City, West Kalimantan, Indonesia

Suwarni¹,

Ramasari²,

Ridha³

et al. 2020

Proceedings of the 5th Universitas Ahmad Dahlan Public Health Conference (UPHEC 2019)

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“…This demonstrates that patients with tuberculosis may not have been getting relevant and reliable health information to satisfy their health information needs, thus implying that many of the patients are likely to have an information gap. This outcome supported the finding of Oladimeji et al [23] done in Nigeria, who found that their respondents (TB patients) could not fully assimilate the information given by the health care providers. Hence, a high proportion of poor perception of TB illness among them.…”

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confidence: 88%

Health Information Literacy Of Tuberculosis Patients in DOT Centers in Lagos State, Nigeria

Olayemi¹,

Madukoma²,

Haliso³

2022

Front Health Inform

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Introduction: Health information literacy can play a critical role in controlling and managing tuberculosis. Low knowledge of tuberculosis coupled with inadequate health information literacy may lead to poorer treatment outcome. Despite being one of the most deadly infectious diseases, there are few empirical studies on the health information literacy of tuberculosis patients in Nigeria. Therefore, this study investigated the health information literacy of tuberculosis patients in DOT Centres in Lagos State, Nigeria.Material and Methods: The study employed a survey design. The sampling method used was a multi-stage sampling method. A total of twelve Directly Observed Therapy (DOT) Centres were selected across the three senatorial districts. A sample of size of 310 Tuberculosis patients was drawn using Taro Yamane formula. A structured and validated questionnaire was used as instrument for data collection. Data were analyzed using SPSS version-23.Results: The findings of the study revealed that respondents had a high level of health information literacy in their ability to identify specific health information needs, access information sources and use information. The respondents also demonstrate the ability to obtain health information more easily from printed sources than from the internet. However, their ability to understand health information easily and evaluate quality health information was low.Conclusion: The study outcome indicates that health information literacy of the respondents can be improved upon. As a result, efforts should be made to educate tuberculosis patients on how to evaluate and comprehend health information by improving their understanding of health- related terminologies and assessing reliable health information.

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“…The inadequate screening for COVID-19 could be attributed to the unavailability of proximal testing equipment and centres as is currently seen in the country. For these two diseases, the fear of being stigmatized, even at the facility level, may prompt clients to decline providing answers to questions related to the diseases thereby making screening difficult for health workers [21].…”

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confidence: 99%

Tuberculosis and COVID-19 Screening at Health Facilities: A Cross-Sectional Survey of Health Care Workers in Nigeria during the COVID-19 Pandemic

Okoro¹,

Onyenweaku²,

Okwudire³

et al. 2021

JTR

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Background: The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) incidence continues to rise in many parts of the world with increasing fatality. At the same time, tuberculosis (TB) has been identified as the leading cause of death amongst all infectious diseases globally. Routine screening of clients visiting health facilities can help to prevent the spread of these diseases. Aim: To assess the relationship between the practice of facility-based routine tuberculosis screening and routine screening for COVID-19. Methodology: Using a Snowball technique, a cross-sectional online survey was carried out during the national lockdown from 5 July to 5 August 2020. The target population for this survey was health care workers from the different health facilities across Nigeria. An online semi-structured questionnaire was used to interview healthcare workers to identify their knowledge, attitudes, and practices (KAP) towards COVID-19 and the practice of routine TB screening. Descriptive analysis, analysis of variance (ANOVA), and Pearson's Chi-square test was used for statistical comparative analysis. Results: This shows that 53.9% of healthcare workers did not practice routine TB screening while 46.9% did not practice routine COVID-19 screening. Respondents who practiced routine TB screening were found to be more likely to practice routine COVID-19 screening (p < 0.001).

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Knowledge, attitude and perception of tuberculosis management among tuberculosis-infected patients in resource constraint setting: field experience from Oyo state, South-West, Nigeria

Cited by 12 publications

References 17 publications

Determinants of Health Care-Seeking Behavior Among Pulmonary Tuberculosis Patients in Pontianak City, West Kalimantan, Indonesia

Determinants of Health Care-Seeking Behavior Among Pulmonary Tuberculosis Patients in Pontianak City, West Kalimantan, Indonesia

Health Information Literacy Of Tuberculosis Patients in DOT Centers in Lagos State, Nigeria

Tuberculosis and COVID-19 Screening at Health Facilities: A Cross-Sectional Survey of Health Care Workers in Nigeria during the COVID-19 Pandemic

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