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Knowledge, attitude, practice and stigma of tuberculosis among healthcare providers in hospital ampang

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dc.contributor.authorShahbuddin H.M.A.-W.en_US
dc.contributor.authorMahamad U.A.en_US
dc.contributor.authorMarwan A.A.en_US
dc.date.accessioned2024-05-29T02:00:51Z
dc.date.available2024-05-29T02:00:51Z
dc.date.issued2020
dc.description.abstractIntroduction: Malaysia is an intermediate tuberculosis burdened country as classified by WHO. There was a recent rise in TB incidence. Healthcare providers, especially in secondary or tertiary centers, were constantly exposed to TB infected patients, which is a hazard source for TB infection. Thus, assessment of behavior towards TB is paramount through knowledge, attitude, health-seeking practice, and stigma domains. Method: A cross-sectional survey was carried out between November 2014 and February 2015 among healthcare providers in Medical Department, Hospital Ampang. Data were analyzed using SPSS ver 21. Results: Despite overall good knowledge on TB, only 20% of the correspondence knew which patient's population is at risk of TB infection. Almost all perceived TB as a health threat and willing to seek medical care if they developed TB symptoms. However, a small proportion (5.3%) will keep it a secret if they contracted TB. This is contrasted by the majority that perceived TB patients will not be accepted by the community. Conclusion: Knowledge and attitude towards TB was adequate within the healthcare providers in Medical Department, Hospital Ampang despite the presence of some knowledge gaps. However, there was high perceived stigma that needed to be addressed in order for them to deliver the best medical care. � 2020 UPM Press. All rights reserved.
dc.identifier.epage46
dc.identifier.issn16758544
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dc.identifier.urihttps://oarep.usim.edu.my/handle/123456789/10140
dc.identifier.volume16
dc.languageEnglish
dc.language.isoen_US
dc.publisherUniversiti Putra Malaysia Pressen_US
dc.relation.ispartofMalaysian Journal of Medicine and Health Sciences
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dc.subjectHealthcare Providersen_US
dc.subjectKAPSen_US
dc.subjectTBen_US
dc.subjectTuberculosisen_US
dc.titleKnowledge, attitude, practice and stigma of tuberculosis among healthcare providers in hospital ampang
dc.typeArticleen_US
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