Knowledge About Tuberculosis and Multi-Drug Resistant Tuberculosis Among Interns

Authors

  • Rupali A Patel Shri Vasantrao Naik Government Medical College, Yavatmal (MS)
  • Gautam M Khakse Shri Vasantrao Naik Government Medical College, Yavatmal (MS)

Keywords:

Interns, Tuberculosis, MDR-TB, XDR-TB, DOTS, RNTCP

Abstract

Background: Tuberculosis (TB) is an ancient disease with new threats of Multi-drug resistant (MDR-TB) and Extensively drug resistant tuberculosis (XDR-TB). To treat and prevent this every health care personnel should have a thorough knowledge of it. Internship is a crucial period when knowledge is applied practically.

Methodology: This was a Cross-sectional study done on 85 interns in the tertiary medical college of Vasantrao Naik Government Medical College using proforma having questionnaire on TB and MDR-TB.

Results: Knowledge of tuberculosis, clinical features of TB, diagnosis and management was more than 80% in interns; knowledge on causes and diagnostic tests of MDR-TB was present in less than 40% of the interns.

Conclusion: Knowledge of interns about MDR-TB and XDR-TB was significantly lower as compared to TB.

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2014-03-31

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Patel RA, Khakse GM. Knowledge About Tuberculosis and Multi-Drug Resistant Tuberculosis Among Interns. Natl J Community Med [Internet]. 2014 Mar. 31 [cited 2024 Dec. 2];5(01):51-3. Available from: https://njcmindia.com/index.php/file/article/view/1314

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