TB Research

The Relationship between Trust and Family Empowerment to Prevent Transmission of Pulmonary Tuberculosis

Nirmala Kusumaningrum Sunaryo, Joni Haryanto, Florentina Sustini

International Journal of Nursing and Health Services (IJNHS) · 2020-01

Abstract

Tuberculosis (TB) is infectious diseases directly caused by TB bacteria (Mycobacterium tuberculosis). Tuberculosis has been around for thousands of years and remains a significant issue of global health issues. This study aimed to analyze the relationship between trust and family empowerment in preventing pulmonary TB transmission. A cross-sectional design was applied in this study. The results showed that there was a relationship between trust and family empowerment to avoid the transmission of pulmonary TB (p-value = 0.028). Health workers needed to concern about this transmission of diseases and educated of family members on the transmission of pulmonary TB.

MeSH terms

  • Tuberculosis
  • Empowerment
  • Pulmonary tuberculosis
  • Transmission (telecommunications)
  • Mycobacterium tuberculosis
  • Medicine
  • Environmental health