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Level of Public Knowledge of Tuberculosis in Bumi Laweyan Subdistrict, Surakarta City Berliansyah Putrianto; Purwaningsih; Raihana Nurul Izzah
Jurnal Keperawatan Duta Medika Vol. 6 No. 2 (2026): Jurnal Keperawatan Duta Medika
Publisher : Universitas Duta Bangsa Surakarta

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.47701/tmb0vp61

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Introduction: Tuberculosis (TB) is a contagious infectious disease whose incidence continues to rise. This disease is caused by the bacterium Mycobacterium tuberculosis and is transmitted through the air, namely through droplets or phlegm expelled by TB sufferers when coughing, sneezing, or talking. This disease remains a serious health problem, both in Indonesia and globally. Objective: This study aimed to determine the level of public knowledge about tuberculosis in Bumi Laweyan Village, Surakarta City. Method: This study used a quantitative descriptive method with a cross-sectional approach. The sample for this study consisted of 94 respondents drawn using purposive sampling. Results: The level of knowledge shows that 69 respondents (73.4%) in Bumi Laweyan Village, Surakarta City, had good knowledge, 23 respondents (24.47%) had sufficient knowledge, and 2 respondents (2.13%) had insufficient knowledge. Conclusion: Providing health education and counseling can improve public knowledge about tuberculosis. limited or insufficient knowledge. Keywords: Community, Level of Knowledge, Tuberculosis  
Co-Authors Purwaningsih Raihana Nurul Izzah