Tuberculosis knowledge among New York City injection drug users

H. Wolfe, M. Marmor, R. Maslansky, S. Nichols, M. Simberkoff, D.D. Jarlais and A. Moss

American Journal of Public Health, 1995, vol. 85, issue 7, 985-988

Abstract: Structured interviews measuring tuberculosis knowledge were administered to 494 New York City injection drug users, 31% of whom reported a history of having a reactire tuberculin skin test. Medical records review of a subsample confirmed the validity of self-reported data. Most respondents understood the mechanisms of tuberculosis transmission. Three fourths of the subjects did not fully understand the distinction between a reactive skin test and active tuberculosis, but those who reported a history of skin test reactivity were twice as likely to understand this distinction. Forty percent of subjects did not understand the importance of medication adherence. Misunderstanding, based on a recent lack of tuberculosis education, may contribute to the fear and confusion that interfere with efforts to control tuberculosis.

Date: 1995
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