Reduction of tuberculosis prevelance rate through treatment and prevention in Brgy. 373 Tambunting, Sta. Cruz, Manila from July to September 1994 / Gladel Paner, Ma. Monica Mendoza, Mari Karr Andaya, Winizonia Bayongan, Elsa Calida, Ma. Emma Chua, Aileen De Leon, Ferdinand De La Cruz, Rosario Domingo, Icasiano Geremillio Jr., Joyce Komiya, Aileen Landero, Rowena Mojica, Joaquin Pandanan, Ma. Meden Perez, Marina Robles, Marion Sanchez, Jonathan Edward Valdez and Deo Villareal.

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Language: english Publication details: Manila: Department of Community and Family Medicine, FEU-NRMF, 1994.Description: 20 pages: illustrations; 28 cmContent type:

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M CFM 1994 0007

Summary: Abstract: Tuberculosis is still considered as one of the dreaded disease in the Philippines which necessitate an intervention. And this action Program aims in helping to reduce the prevalence rate of TB through early detection by sputum microscopy and chest x-ray, through treatment aided by the Philippine Chest Clinic and through TB seminar in Barangay 373 Tambunting, Sta. Cruz, Manila. Eighty-five households (15%) were randomly sampled out of 572 households. All sputum and Chest x-ray results were negative except for the 6 positive TB on chest x-ray. These people were referred to the Philippine Chest Clinic for treatment. A preventive intervention was also made thru a seminar concerning the knowledge, attitude and health practices of the people towards TB. Statistical test showed a positive correlation or a significant differences between the Pre and Post evaluation scores. Therefore, there was a significant improvement from the Pre-evaluation scores to Post evaluation scores.

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Abstract: Tuberculosis is still considered as one of the dreaded disease in the Philippines which necessitate an intervention. And this action Program aims in helping to reduce the prevalence rate of TB through early detection by sputum microscopy and chest x-ray, through treatment aided by the Philippine Chest Clinic and through TB seminar in Barangay 373 Tambunting, Sta. Cruz, Manila. Eighty-five households (15%) were randomly sampled out of 572 households. All sputum and Chest x-ray results were negative except for the 6 positive TB on chest x-ray. These people were referred to the Philippine Chest Clinic for treatment. A preventive intervention was also made thru a seminar concerning the knowledge, attitude and health practices of the people towards TB. Statistical test showed a positive correlation or a significant differences between the Pre and Post evaluation scores. Therefore, there was a significant improvement from the Pre-evaluation scores to Post evaluation scores.

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