EFFECTIVENESS OF AN EDUCATIONAL INTERVENTION ON KNOWLEDGE LEVEL OF MULTIDRUG-RESISTANT TUBERCULOSIS PATIENTS AT INSTITUTE OF CHEST DISEASES
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.63075/xwa7ft81Abstract
Background: Multidrug-resistant Tuberculosis (MDR-TB) is a form of tuberculosis (TB), caused by Mycobacterium Tuberculosis that is resistant to at least isoniazid and rifampin, the two most potent TB drugs. These drugs are used to treat all persons with TB disease. TB experts should be consulted in the treatment of MDR-TB. Objectives: This study aimed to assess the effectiveness of an educational Intervention on Knowledge level of Multidrug-Resistant Tuberculosis Patients. Methodology: A quasi experimental, pre and posttest study was conducted at a public sector hospital, Institute of chest disease from March to August, 2024. The sample size was calculated by STATA Version 17. A total number of 30 participants were recruited through a purposive non-probability sampling technique. The patients attending chest OPD (diagnosed or suspected) were included and those who rule out for TB were excluded from the study. A self-structured questionnaire consisting of two components, demographic data and knowledge assessment questions of MDR-TB among patients was used. SPSS version 27 was used to analyze the data. Results: Results showed that knowledge level of MDR-TB patients increased from 33.3% to 55%, while familiarity with the term "MDR-TB" improved from 30% to 60%. Similarly, overall knowledge of MDR-TB raised from 43.3% to 68.3%, showing a 25% gained. Conclusion: According to study’s findings, patients generally have low to moderate level of awareness about MDR-TB in TB patients. Therefore, there is a dire need to close this knowledge gap through focused educational session and training to provide care to MDR in TB patients.
Keywords: Effectiveness, Educational Intervention, Knowledge, Multidrug-Resistant, Tuberculosis Patients