A cross sectional study of knowledge and attitudes towards tuberculosis amongst front-line tuberculosis personnel in high burden areas of Lima, Peru.

摘要: Introduction Tuberculosis, reported as the second most common infectious cause of death worldwide, is a key mortality contributor in developing countries and globally. The disease endemic Peru while relative success was achieved during 1990s its control, this slowed new complications, such multi drug resistant TB arose. Health centre workers participating national DOTS program, create front-line work-force meaning their knowledge attitudes about are control. Methods A Spanish language, multiple choice survey designed based on previous successful studies Peruvian control guidelines. It applied to two health networks Lima, amongst 301health program from 66 different centres. study results were analysed test mean scores groups, overall gaps areas treatment knowledge, towards program. Results score 10.1 (+/- 1.7) out 15 or 67.3% correct shown. Demographics shown have an effect age level education. Major noted primarily themes relating diagnostics. Greater community involvement including better patient education seen important implementing program. Participants disagreement current distribution resources throughout area. Discussion Serious identified survey; these reflect findings Lima other world. Understanding observations made by may help improve efforts