Knowledge and Practice of Pulmonary Tuberculosis Prevention among in-Mates and Staff of Taraba State Correctional Centres

Rhoda Pheela Saminaka Onyekwena, Tomen Egbe Agu, Josephus Boniface, Ezekiel Agu Tomen and Obed Tiwah John
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Rhoda Pheela Saminaka Onyekwena: Department of Nursing Sciences, Faculty of Health Sciences Taraba State University, Jalingo
Tomen Egbe Agu: Department of Public Health Sciences, Faculty of Health Sciences Taraba State University, Nigeria.
Josephus Boniface: Department of Nursing Sciences, Faculty of Health Sciences Taraba State University, Jalingo
Ezekiel Agu Tomen: Dalhatu Araf Specialist Hospital, Department of Family Medicine, Lafia Nasarawa State
Obed Tiwah John: Department of Research & Statistics, Centre For Initiative and Development, Taraba State – Nigeria

International Journal of Research and Innovation in Applied Science, 2023, vol. 8, issue 11, 24-37

Abstract: Tuberculosis (TB) remains a significant public health concern worldwide, with vulnerable populations, such as inmates and staff within correctional centers, facing unique challenges. This study conducted in Taraba state, Nigeria, aimed to assess the knowledge and practices related to TB prevention among this specific population. Data were collected through structured interviews and analyzed with the help of SPSS version 25 to provide insights into TB awareness, attitudes, and behaviors within 3 correctional centers in Taraba State. Simple descriptive statistics such as percentages and frequency distribution tables were used. This study revealed a diverse socio-demographic profile of participants, with variations in gender, age, education, income, occupation, religion, household size, and smoking habits. While some respondents demonstrated accurate knowledge about TB, a substantial proportion held misconceptions about its causes, transmission, and symptoms. Attitudes towards TB were generally positive, with most participants considering it a serious disease; however, fear of infection and stigmatizing attitudes persisted. Practices related to TB prevention and seeking medical care showed a range of behaviors, highlighting the need for targeted interventions.

Date: 2023
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