Assessment of Patients Practices Regarding Tuberculosis Disease in Wad Medani Teaching Hospital Gezira State: Sudan During June 2017- October 2018
Abstract:
Background: Tuberculosis (TB) is an airborne infectious disease caused by organisms of the Mycobacterium tuberculosis complex. Infection with M. tuberculosis can evolve from containment in the host, in which the bacteria are isolated within granulomas (latent TB infection), to a contagious state, in which the patient will show symptoms that can include cough, fever, night sweats and weight loss. Only active pulmonary TB is contagious. In many low-income and middle-income countries, TB continues to be a major cause of morbidity and mortality.
Methodology: A cross-sectional descriptive hospital-based study was carried out from June 2017 to october 2018. The sample size was total coverage of all patient attending tuberculosis management unit during the study period Study inclusion all patient age (18years-over fifteen) years and exclusion children (0-17). The data collected using formula is a questionnaire but I’m going to take the all sample. The data were analyzed by using Statistical Package for Social Science (SPSS)version17.
Results: The results indicated the 67.5% know that cover mouth and nose when coughing is method of prevention as well as 68%cover mouth when coughing about treatment 97% take drug at the time early morning, but (26%) attend the clinic eighth visit in all duration this visit important to follow patient but did not attend the clinic due to lack of money.
Conclusion: The study concluded that the design of health educational program to increase patients' general awareness about the disease is crucial to the control of the infection. Promote sustained, inclusive and sustainable economic growth, full and productive employment and decent work for all.
