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. 2024 May 31:36:100452.
doi: 10.1016/j.jctube.2024.100452. eCollection 2024 Aug.

COVID-19: The association between knowledge, practice, and attitude of tuberculosis infection in the university population

Ilse Faustina Fernández-Honorio  1 , Eladio Angulo-Altamirano  2 , Susana Marleni Atuncar-Deza  3 , Rosmery Sabina Pozo-Enciso  4
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COVID-19: The association between knowledge, practice, and attitude of tuberculosis infection in the university population

Ilse Faustina Fernández-Honorio et al. J Clin Tuberc Other Mycobact Dis. .

Abstract

Objective: The study focused on the association between knowledge, practice and attitude towards tuberculosis in the university population during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Methods: Used Jean Watson's theory of caring in mindfulness practice and surveyed 187 nursing surveyed 187 nursing interns from three universities. The instruments (knowledge, practice and attitude questionnaires) were validated and showed high reliability (Cronbach's α reliability Cronbach's α = 0.814).

Results: A strong correlation was found between knowledge and practice of tuberculosis (r = 0.996, p < 0.05), indicating a significant association. However, the association between knowledge and attitude was weaker (r = 0.160, p < 0.05). The majority had knowledge (61.2 %), a neutral practice (52.2 %) and an acceptable attitude towards TB (85.4 %).

Conclusion: These findings suggest the need to strengthen anti-TB strategies, especially in times of pandemic. The inclusion of Watson's humanistic approach can improve the well-being of inmates and the care of patients.

Keywords: Attitude; COVID-19; Knowledge; Practice; Tuberculosis infection; University students.

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The authors declare that they have no known competing financial interests or personal relationships that could have appeared to influence the work reported in this paper.

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Distribution of knowledge, practice, and attitude data.
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Phases of the knowledge of tubercolosis infecion.
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Phases of tuberculosis infection prevention practice.
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Attitude level of tuberculosis infection.
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During the Covid 19 pandemic, how did you feel emotionally.
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How do you currently feel.
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