A Study to Assess the Incidence, Knowledge Regarding Tuberculosis and Its Prevention among the People Living In Vibhuthipura, Bangalore with a View to Provide Information Guide Sheet

Results: In the present study, total nine suspected samples were tested for tuberculosis who exhibited the symptoms of tuberculosis, all the tested samples were found to be negative for tuberculosis. Majority 37% of participants were in the age group of 30-44 years, 73% of participants were females, 21% of participants had no formal education, only 12% of participants had completed their graduation. 42% of participants were housewives, 65% of participants had the monthly income of more than Rs. 15,000/- per month. 76% of participants were living in nuclear family. Only 12% of participants had a family history of tuberculosis. 50% of participants gained knowledge about Tuberculosis from Mass Media and 19% of participants from neighbors. Overall result of the study revealed that 69(69%) of participants were having inadequate knowledge, 31(31%) of participants were having average knowledge regarding tuberculosis and its prevention. There were no participants with adequate knowledge of tuberculosis. Conclusion: Majority of samples were having inadequate knowledge and none of the respondents had adequate knowledge regarding tuberculosis and its prevention. However, TB remains a major public health problem and there is a need to maintain and further strengthen TB control measures on a sustained and long-term basis. If the people are provided with some sort of educational interventions such as information guide sheet, teaching programmes on tuberculosis and its prevention that will definitely update their knowledge, which in turn contribute to improve the total quality of one’s health.