A STUDY TO ASSESS KNOWLEDGE ON TUBERCULOSIS SPREAD IN PATIENTS ATTENDING OUTPATIENT DEPARTMENT IN A TERTIARY CARE HOSPITAL IN NALGONDA REGION

Introduction: India contributes one fourth of total Tuberculosis burden in the world .Poor awareness among public and negligence towards its prevention and control are cause of this widespread. Methodology: 300 people were selected among all the patients attending pulmonary medicine department after considering inclusion and exclusion criteria . Results: There was poor knowledge about the cause, spread of tuberculosis and disposal of sputum .Association between knowledge and age and education was observed. Conclusion: By increasing health education and educational level the awareness about the spread and prevention can be achieved.