Knowledge and determinants regarding tuberculosis among medical students in Hunan, China: a cross-sectional study.

摘要: Tuberculosis (TB) is one of the most common infectious diseases worldwide. Insufficient TB knowledge may increase risk contracting disease among medical students. The purpose this study was to assess level and analyse related determinants A cross-sectional performed final-year students from three main undergraduate universities in Hunan Province. knowledge, attitude practice were assessed using a questionnaire. t-test multiple linear regression analysis conducted explore association between influencing factors. total mean percentage correct answers for 44.4% (SD 13.5%), including 52.5% 16.8%) epidemiology prevention, 35.7% 16.1%) diagnosis, 47.5% 22.7%) treatment. Medical who reported observing at least case an X-ray patient had higher prevention (54.4% vs 43.9%, p < 0.001; 54.3% 42.1%, p < 0.001), diagnosis (37.2% 29.0%, 37.1% 27.5%, treatment (50.0% 36.0%, 49.5% 35.7%, p < 0.001) score (46.2% 36.2, 46.0% 34.7%, p < 0.001). Older (≥23 years) greater than younger (< 23 years) regarding 31.7%, multivariable determined (β = 5.6, 95% CI: 2.3, 8.9; β = 8.2, 4.6, 11.8), (β = 3.9, 0.8, 7.1; β = 5.7, 2.2, 9.2) (β = 10.1, 5.6, 14.5; β = 7.0, 11.8) (β = 5.5, 2.9, 8.1; β = 6.6, 3.8, 9.5). Moreover, older age associated with more accurate 1.8, 6.1) (β = 2.8, 1.1, 4.6). Poor observed students, which implied need innovate our current curriculum promote practices