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September 23, 2025NMO journalOpen Access

A Holistic Approach: Investigating the Symbiosis of Knowledge, Attitudes and Practices in Tuberculosis Patient Communities

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SPShanon PatelMDMayank H. DhalaniASAzhar Zahir Shah

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Overview

Cross-sectional study assesses knowledge and attitudes in TB household contacts, highlighting prevention gaps.

Key Points

  • Sixty percent of participants recognized TB as preventable, but gaps existed in knowledge about transmission.
  • Eighty-five percent identified that TB is spread through the air, yet many held misconceptions about its transmission.
  • The approach involved a structured questionnaire, assessed knowledge and practices among 60 adult household contacts.
  • Findings underscore the need for targeted education and improved access to financial support for TB treatment.

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Patel et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68d44098713b0b5dfea7f6f0https://doi.org/10.4103/jnmo.jnmo_42_25
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