Patient’s Knowledge and Attitude towards Tuberculosis in an Urban Setting

Tuberculosis is a public health problem in Bangladesh. This cross-sectional study was conducted to assess knowledge of TB patients about symptoms, ways of transmission and treatment of tuberculosis, and their perception of the illness. Between March and August 2008, 762 adult TB patients were interv...

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Main Authors: Saria Tasnim, Aminur Rahman, F. M. Anamul Hoque
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Hindawi Limited 2012-01-01
Series:Pulmonary Medicine
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2012/352850