Knowledge of Tuberculosis in Interns and Residents Are Young Doctors Updated?

Introduction: Tuberculosis is significant public health issue in India. Proper medical education, training of medical graduates, resident doctors are crucial for effective management and control of disease. This study can provide valuable insights where young doctors might need additional training and education for better management of TB cases and contribute to its prevention and control. Objectives: To assess knowledge about tuberculosis in interns and post graduate students. Methods: Prospective study of 136 internspost graduate students was conducted at tertiary care hospital from 1st July 2023 for duration of eight days through questionnaire which included questions related to disease 4, diagnostic modalities 7, treatment 6 along with facilities provided by National Tuberculosis Elimination Program (NTEP) at our institute 3. Questions were prepared on google sheets and circulated. The responses were recorded and analysed. After completion of study, correct answers were emailed to every respondent. Results: Out of 136 responses, 47 responses were from interns and 89 from postgraduate students. Amongst them 88.24 of respondents were having knowledge about disease, 62.05 were aware about diagnostic modalities, 75.12 were aware of treatment and preventive measures and 58.33 were updated of facilities provided through NTEP. Conclusion: Up-to-date knowledge and facilities provided by NTEP must be known to young doctors to guide patients for proper diagnosis and treatment. Timely programmed knowledge can help in enhancement of necessary skills, knowledge about disease, diagnostic and treatment modalities, preventive measures and facilities provided by NTEP. This will help in achieving desired goal of Tuberculosis elimination.