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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.

Contributor(s): Language: english Publication details: Manila: Department of Community and Family Medicine, FEU-NRMF, 1995.Description: tables; 28 cmContent type:
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Summary: 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.
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M CFM 1995 0015 A Pulmonary tuberculosis prevention information campaign among third year medical technology students of FEU-NRMF - SMT, first semester school year 1994 - 1995 / M CFM 1995 0016 A Survey on the knowledge and attitudes of first year FEU-NRMF medical students regarding acquired immune deficiency syndrome. 1st semester, S.Y. 1995-1996 / M CFM 1995 0017 A Survey on the knowledge, attitudes, and practices on tuberculosis of family household heads residing at Phase II, Areas 1, 3 And 4, Dagat-Dagatan, Malabon, Merto Manila, December 1994 - January 1995 / M CFM 1995 0018 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 / M CFM 1996 0001 c.1 An Action program on the promotion of breastfeeding among mothers of Barangay Calicanto, Batangas City September 1996 / M CFM 1996 0001 c.2 An Action program on the promotion of breastfeeding among mothers of Barangay Calicanto, Batangas City September 1996 / M CFM 1996 0002 c.1 An Action program for the reduction of psychosocial illness among first year to fourth year medical students of FEU-NRMF S.Y. 1995-1996 /

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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.

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