The Prevalence of apparent and in apparent pulmonary tuberculosis infection among ward attendants of Far Eastern University-Dr. Nicanor Reyes Medical Foundation Hospital from August to September 1997 /
The Prevalence of apparent and in apparent pulmonary tuberculosis infection among ward attendants of Far Eastern University-Dr. Nicanor Reyes Medical Foundation Hospital from August to September 1997 /
Julito Z. Jose Jr., Ma. Sheila F. Acebu, Ma. Carmela Y. Ballan, Nino B. Buenaventura, Ronald G. Bugaoan, Monina E. Cacawa, Ami A. Clemente, Ma. Veronica M. Cruz, Cesar M. Duran III, Carmen M. Flores, Eleanor H. Lacsamana, Rodelio S. Lucas, Felix C. Ma III, Antonio V. Mendoza Jr., Claire F. Pacis, Maria Jesusa S. Planta, Joy A. Peralta, Charmane Claire I. Tanchoco, Christopher V. Tumaru, Guillermo Umali Jr. and Ma. Abigail M. Venturina.
- Manila: Community and Family Medicine, FEU-NRMF, 1998.
- 26 pages: illustrations, tables; 28 cm
Includes appendices and bibliographical references.
Abstract: Thirty two Far Eastern University-Dr. Nicanor Reyes Medical Foundation Hospital ward Attendants underwent a one time screening for a prevalence study of apparent and in apparent Pulmonary Tuberculosis. A complete medical assessment which included history, physical examination and sputum microscopy examination using direct flourochrome acid fast stain was done. The majority of the sample population were within the age range of 36-50 years of age. And 94% had previous exposure to the disease either at the hospital or within their community. Based on the study, our ward attendants have a good compliance regarding nursing practices like 40.62% wear mask alone, 18.75% wear mask and gloves while other 9.37% wears gloves only. 40.62% tends to their patients at a distance of less than 1 foot which leads to a greater chance of acquiring the disease. 53.33% of the sample population have experienced coughing for more than two weeks of still undetermined etiology while 20% were probable cases of active Pulmonary Tuberculosis. The result of the AFB sputum microscopy revealed that there were no definite cases of Pulmonary tuberculosis. The study concluded that there is a low prevalence of Apparent and in apparent Pulmonary Tuberculosis. Tuberculosis. However, some of the study population manifested symptoms like coughing for more than two weeks and fever for more than one month which is a probable case of pulmonary tuberculosis.
Thesis - Department of Community & Family Medicine
M CFM 1997 0011
Includes appendices and bibliographical references.
Abstract: Thirty two Far Eastern University-Dr. Nicanor Reyes Medical Foundation Hospital ward Attendants underwent a one time screening for a prevalence study of apparent and in apparent Pulmonary Tuberculosis. A complete medical assessment which included history, physical examination and sputum microscopy examination using direct flourochrome acid fast stain was done. The majority of the sample population were within the age range of 36-50 years of age. And 94% had previous exposure to the disease either at the hospital or within their community. Based on the study, our ward attendants have a good compliance regarding nursing practices like 40.62% wear mask alone, 18.75% wear mask and gloves while other 9.37% wears gloves only. 40.62% tends to their patients at a distance of less than 1 foot which leads to a greater chance of acquiring the disease. 53.33% of the sample population have experienced coughing for more than two weeks of still undetermined etiology while 20% were probable cases of active Pulmonary Tuberculosis. The result of the AFB sputum microscopy revealed that there were no definite cases of Pulmonary tuberculosis. The study concluded that there is a low prevalence of Apparent and in apparent Pulmonary Tuberculosis. Tuberculosis. However, some of the study population manifested symptoms like coughing for more than two weeks and fever for more than one month which is a probable case of pulmonary tuberculosis.
Thesis - Department of Community & Family Medicine
M CFM 1997 0011
