Knowledge and perception about tuberculosis among general population attending community pharmacies in Mosul: A cross-sectional study

Authors

  • Luma Moayad Al-Obaidy Department of Clinical Pharmacy, University of Mosul, Mosul, Iraq.
  • Heba Mwaffaq Attash Department of Clinical Pharmacy, University of Mosul, Mosul, Iraq.
  • Harith Khalid Al-Qazaz Department of Clinical Pharmacy, University of Mosul, Mosul, Iraq.

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.47391/JPMA-BAGH-16-55

Abstract

Objective: To evaluate people’s knowledge and perceptions regarding tuberculosis.

Method: The cross-sectional study was conducted at 10 community pharmacies in Mosul, Iraq, from December 2021 to March 2022, and comprised individuals of either gender aged >18 years. Data was collected using a 17-item questionnaire, with 12 questions related to knowledge and 5 related to perception regarding tuberculosis. Data was analysed using SPSS 25.

Results: Of the 200 participants with mean age 38.79+/-13.72 years, 113(56.5%) were females and 101(50.5%) had education up to university level. Overall, 85(42.5) subjects could differentiate between tuberculosis and pulmonary tuberculosis, and 176(88%) knew TB was curable. Besides, 135(67.5%) subjects said they would not visit patients with tuberculosis.

Conclusion: The national tuberculosis control programme in Iraq seemed to have improved public awareness regarding tuberculosis.

Key Words: Tuberculosis, Pulmonary

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Published

2024-09-28

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Luma Moayad Al-Obaidy, Heba Mwaffaq Attash, & Harith Khalid Al-Qazaz. (2024). Knowledge and perception about tuberculosis among general population attending community pharmacies in Mosul: A cross-sectional study. Journal of the Pakistan Medical Association, 74(10 (Supple-08), S246-S249. https://doi.org/10.47391/JPMA-BAGH-16-55

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Vol. 74 No. 10 (Supple-08) (2024): The 16th Scientific International Conference

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RESEARCH ARTICLE

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