Data Analytic Approach for Assessment Status of Awareness of Tuberculosis in Nigeria

The spread of infectious diseases has been seen as crucial issue that requires drastic attention toward its eradication across the world. Tuberculosis as one of infectious diseases in Nigeria needs urgent measures so as to achieve a healthy society. Despite the huge fund spends on the eradication of tuberculosis in Nigeria, its awareness status is yet to be measured toward justifying the efforts being made. Therefore, the objective of this study is to assess the awareness status of Nigerians on tuberculosis. The study used quantitative research approach in form of experiment together with data analytic technique to assess the awareness status of tuberculosis among Nigerians. Besides, the designed instrument used for gathering data deeply focused on required factors to measure the awareness of tuberculosis. The result reveals that awareness status of majority of Nigerians is low with respect to tuberculosis in their respective communities. This study serves as an avenue for the policy makers in healthcare industry to understand the area that requires priority toward eradication or mitigation of tuberculosis in Nigeria.