A Survey on the knowledge on tuberculosis of the family household heads residing at Phase II, Areas 1, 3, and 4 Dagat-Dagatan, Malabon, Metro Manila October - November 1995 /
A Survey on the knowledge on tuberculosis of the family household heads residing at Phase II, Areas 1, 3, and 4 Dagat-Dagatan, Malabon, Metro Manila October - November 1995 /
Narwilito B. Abistado, Esmael U. Acob, Florence B. Acob, Edilberto Agas Jr. II, Cleofe Agotilla, Frederick S. Agtarap, Teodoro B. Agtay II, Rodolfo Aguilar II, Arlene L. Alday, Allan Argamosa, Luis Juan Arroyo, Gehad A. Awad, Marilou Bastan, Floriam N. Bay, Winizonia Bayongan, Zolina C. Baydid and Julius Ceazar Baysa.
- Manila: Department of Community and Family Medicine, FEU-NRMF, 1995.
- tables; 28 cm.
Includes appendices and bibliographical references.
Abstract: This study was designed to determine the knowledge of the target population as to the cause, mode of transmission. signs and symptoms, diagnostics and prevention of tuberculosis. A descriptive study was done with the total sample size of 150 household heads, after being selected through systematic random sampling. Knowledge was detrmined using a 7-item self administered questionnaire based on the specific objective of the study. A significant percentage of answers were obtained from the respondents specifically on the general perception that tuberculosis is a lung disease, that anybody is susceptible to the disease, is oronasally transmitted and is prevented by early consultation and vaccination. Majority also have the correct knowledge on the classic signs and symptoms of tuberculosis and the different modalities in diagnosing this disease. Over all, respondents were equipped with the basic scientific knowledge on tuberculosis as a disease.
Thesis - Department of Community & Family Medicine
M CFM 1995 0018
Includes appendices and bibliographical references.
Abstract: This study was designed to determine the knowledge of the target population as to the cause, mode of transmission. signs and symptoms, diagnostics and prevention of tuberculosis. A descriptive study was done with the total sample size of 150 household heads, after being selected through systematic random sampling. Knowledge was detrmined using a 7-item self administered questionnaire based on the specific objective of the study. A significant percentage of answers were obtained from the respondents specifically on the general perception that tuberculosis is a lung disease, that anybody is susceptible to the disease, is oronasally transmitted and is prevented by early consultation and vaccination. Majority also have the correct knowledge on the classic signs and symptoms of tuberculosis and the different modalities in diagnosing this disease. Over all, respondents were equipped with the basic scientific knowledge on tuberculosis as a disease.
Thesis - Department of Community & Family Medicine
M CFM 1995 0018
