Assessment of tuberculosis-related knowledge amongst Rural and Urban Population in Rajasthan.

Abstract

Background- Awareness and knowledge about any health condition or disease is important for improving the quality of life and optimizing patient’s health.

Methods- This cross sectional study enrolled 100 people residing in urban and rural area . This study was carried out on individuals aged more than 18 years were enrolled.

Results- There was a no-significant difference in the awareness about symptoms between rural and urban population. There was a significant difference in the awareness of modes of transmission as far as air and close contact were concerned.

Conclusion- The knowledge and awareness about tuberculosis is not upto the mark with rural population still being unaware of various truths.

Keywords: Rural, Tuberculosis, Urban.