International Journal of Educational and Life Sciences (IJELS)
Vol. 1 No. 2 (2023): October 2023

Public Knowledge About Pulmonary Tuberculosis (Tb): a Cross-Sectional Study in Indonesia

Fitriani Kahar (Poltekkes Kemenkes Semarang)
Irnawati (SMP Negeri 2 Parangloe Kabupaten Gowa)
Muh Yusuf (SMP Negeri 15 Makassar)
Ririh Jatmi (Poltekkes Kemenkes Semarang)
Abdul Salam (Technology, College of Medical Technology Bacha Khan Medical College (BKMC) Mardan, Pakistan)
Abdul Wadood (Clinical Technologist, Radiology Department, Hayatabad Medical Complex (HMC) Peshawar, Pakistan)



Article Info

Publish Date
25 Oct 2023

Abstract

Tuberculosis or TB is a disease caused by the acid-fast bacillus Mycobacterium tuberculosis. Transmission of the disease through inhalation of air droplets infected with Mycobacterium tuberculosis bacteria. The aim of this research is to determine the description of public knowledge about TB disease in terms of concepts, facts and procedures. The research method used was descriptive research with a cross-sectional design to see a picture of public knowledge about TB disease. The research population was people from 3 villages, namely Tlogosari Kulon, Tlogosari Wetan and Bangetayu Wetan. The sample size was 176 people chosen randomly. Data collection techniques use questionnaires and interviews with respondents. The research results obtained showed that the majority of respondents' knowledge was in the high category, namely 160 frequency or 90.9%. Concept knowledge shows a high category, namely 162 frequencies or 92%. Knowledge Facts shows a high category, namely 152 frequencies or 86.4%. Procedural knowledge shows a high category, namely 127 frequencies or 72.2%. The conclusion shows that most of the public's knowledge is in the high category.

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ijels

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Religion Humanities Public Health Social Sciences Other

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International Journal of Educational and Life Sciences (IJELS) is an international online multidisciplinary journal published monthly by Multitech Publisher. The aim of IJELS is to publish peer-reviewed review articles, research articles, and short communications in the rapidly developing field of ...