TNNMC Journal of Medical & Surgical Nursing
  • Year: 2024
  • Volume: 12
  • Issue: 1

Level of Awareness on Tuberculosis

  • Author:
  • M. Girija1, N. Kokilavani2
  • Total Page Count: 4
  • Published Online: Jan 16, 2025
  • Page Number: 18 to 21

1Vice Principal, Adhiparasakthi College of Nursing, Melmaruvathur

2Principal, Adhiparasakthi College of Nursing, Melmaruvathur

Online Published on 16 January, 2025.

Abstract

A Comparative study was conducted to assess the level of awareness on tuberculosis among the semi urban and rural clients residing at Kancheepuram District. Quantitative research design, Non-probability purposive sampling technique was adopted. The setting of the study was designated microscopic centres in tuberculosis units at Kancheepuram District. The tools used for the study was Questionnaire that includes Demographic variables and the questions to assess the level of awareness. This study concludes that the level of awareness was statistically increased for the semi urban clients 27(64.3%) than the rural clients 19 (45.2%).

Keywords

Awareness, Semi Urban, Rural, Tuberculosis