Journal of Infection in Developing Countries
Volume 10, Issue 7, 2016, Pages 687-693

Knowledge, attitudes, and practices about tuberculosis and choice of communication channels in Thailand (Article) (Open Access)

Pengpid S. , Peltzer K.* , Puckpinyo A. , Tiraphat S. , Viripiromgool S. , Apidechkul T. , Sathirapanya C. , Leethongdee S. , Chompikul J. , Mongkolchati A.
  • a ASEAN Institute for Health Development, Mahidol University, Salaya, PhutthamonthonNakhonpathom, Thailand, University of Limpopo, Turfloop Campus, South Africa
  • b ASEAN Institute for Health Development, Mahidol University, Salaya, PhutthamonthonNakhonpathom, Thailand, University of Limpopo, Turfloop Campus, South Africa, HIV/AIDS/STIs/and TB (HAST), Human Sciences Research Council, Pretoria, South Africa
  • c ASEAN Institute for Health Development, Mahidol University, Salaya, PhutthamonthonNakhonpathom, Thailand
  • d ASEAN Institute for Health Development, Mahidol University, Salaya, PhutthamonthonNakhonpathom, Thailand
  • e ASEAN Institute for Health Development, Mahidol University, Salaya, PhutthamonthonNakhonpathom, Thailand
  • f Faculty of Public Health, Mae Fah Luang University, Chiang Rai, Thailand
  • g Faculty of Medicine, Prince of Songkla University, Hat Yai, Thailand
  • h Faculty of Public Health, Maha Sarakham University, Maha Sarakham, Thailand
  • i ASEAN Institute for Health Development, Mahidol University, Salaya, PhutthamonthonNakhonpathom, Thailand
  • j ASEAN Institute for Health Development, Mahidol University, Salaya, PhutthamonthonNakhonpathom, Thailand

Abstract

Introduction: The aim of this study was to assess tuberculosis (TB) knowledge, attitudes, and practices in both the general population and risk groups in Thailand. Methodology: In a cross-sectional survey, a general population (n = 3,074) and family members of a TB patient (n = 559) were randomly selected, using stratified multistage sampling, and interviewed. Results: The average TB knowledge score was 5.7 (maximum = 10) in the Thai and 5.1 in the migrant and ethnic minorities general populations, 6.3 in Thais with a family member with TB, and 5.4 in migrants and ethnic minorities with a family member with TB. In multivariate linear regression among the Thai general population, higher education, higher income, and knowing a person from the community with TB were all significantly associated with level of TB knowledge. Across the different study populations, 18.6% indicated that they had undergone a TB screening test. Multivariate logistic regression found that older age, lower education, being a migrant or belonging to an ethnic minority group, residing in an area supported by the Global Fund, better TB knowledge, having a family member with TB, and knowing other people in the community with TB was associated having been screened for TB. Conclusion: This study revealed deficiencies in the public health knowledge about TB, particularly among migrants and ethnic minorities in Thailand. Sociodemographic factors should be considered when designing communication strategies and TB prevention and control interventions. © 2016 Pengpid et al.

Author Keywords

Sociodemographic determinants Attitude and practice tuberculosis Knowledge Thailand

Index Keywords

Thailand human middle aged ethnic group controlled study Aged screening test clinical practice procedures airborne infection knowledge Cross-Sectional Studies Health Communication Young Adult cross-sectional study Humans attitude Adolescent male female Aged, 80 and over tuberculosis very elderly questionnaire medical information Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice Article major clinical study adult bacterial infection coughing outcome variable mass medium attitude to health public health
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DOI: 10.3855/jidc.6963
ISSN: 20366590
Cited by: 4
Original Language: English