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Awareness and Perception about Tuberculosis in the General Population of Delhi

N. Sharma, MBBS, MD

Department of Community Medicine, Maulana Azad Medical College, New Delhi 110002, drnandinil{at}gmail.com

R. Malhotra, MBBS, MD

Department of Community Medicine, Maulana Azad Medical College, New Delhi 110002

D.K. Taneja, MBBS, MD

Department of Community Medicine, Maulana Azad Medical College, New Delhi 110002

R. Saha, MSc, DT

Department of Community Medicine, Maulana Azad Medical College, New Delhi 110002

G.K. Ingle, MBBS, MD

Department of Community Medicine, Maulana Azad Medical College, New Delhi 110002

The present study was conducted to assess awareness and perception regarding tuberculosis among the general population of Delhi. A total of 1,008 adults, selected by multistage stratified systematic sampling, were interviewed using a pre-tested proforma. The majority had heard about tuberculosis (99.1%) and most (89.2%) perceived it to be an infectious disease. The correct mode of transmission i.e. airborne (coughing / sneezing) was known to 71.8% study subjects. The majority (90.1%) knew cough as a symptom. Nearly all (98.2%) perceived Tuberculosis to be a preventable disease, citing the treatment of patients as the main-stay of preventing spread of the disease. However, responses like separation of utensils or hospitalisation of the patient to prevent the spread of the disease indicate persistence of stigma and discrimination in a small proportion of the population. There is a need to widen the scope and intensify the information and education being provided to the population based on gaps identified. Asia Pac J Public Health 2007; 19(2): 10-15.

Key Words: Tuberculosis • cough • sputum examination • awareness • perception.

Asia-Pacific Journal of Public Health, Vol. 19, No. 2, 10-15 (2007)
DOI: 10.1177/10105395070190020301
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