An exploration of disease awareness among tuberculosis patients: The empirical link between attitude and self-preventive care | Zendy

Khairiah Salwa Mokhtar | Zendy; Nurulhasanah Abdul Rahman | Zendy; Mahmod Sabri Haron | Zendy; Nur Hairani Abd Rahman | Zendy

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An exploration of disease awareness among tuberculosis patients: The empirical link between attitude and self-preventive care

Author(s) -

Khairiah Salwa Mokhtar,

Nurulhasanah Abdul Rahman,

Mahmod Sabri Haron,

Nur Hairani Abd Rahman

Publication year - 2020

Publication title -

the journal of infection in developing countries

Language(s) - English

Resource type - Journals

SCImago Journal Rank - 0.322

H-Index - 49

eISSN - 2036-6590

pISSN - 1972-2680

DOI - 10.3855/jidc.11583

Subject(s) - medicine , tuberculosis , disease , family medicine , environmental health , health care , christian ministry , pathology , philosophy , theology , economics , economic growth

The prevalence of tuberculosis (TB) remains alarmingly high in developing countries, including Malaysia. Recognised as the leading global infectious disease, untreated TB can be fatal. TB is easily spread through the air, and any close contact with a TB patient can put others at risk. This study therefore aimed to investigate the level of awareness of TB among TB patients and how their attitudes affect self-preventive healthcare.

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