KNOWLEDGE, ATTITUDE AND PRACTICES ON TB AMONG PRISONERS IN LASHKARGAH CENTRAL JAIL, HELMAND PROVINCE, AFGHANISTAN.

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Rational: Afghanistan Ranks among the 22 countries with high TB incidence. TB control is more likely to be achieved if the level of knowledge regarding TB is increased. So far no formal assessments regarding knowledge, attitudes and practices (KAP) of prisoners on TB have been done.Lack of information about TB is one of the major barriers to greater awareness of symptoms, early diagnosis, adhesion to treatment, and cure. Therefore havingbaseline information about KAP of prisoners about TB is essential. Objective: To explore the KAP about TB in prison of Lashkargah Helmand province, Afghanistan. Method: A descriptive cross-sectional study was performed through the use of a specifically designed KAP questionnaire in the prison of Lashkargah. 682 out of 746 interviewed (91.4%). Consent letter signed with all and data obtained. Ms. Excel was used for data entry/analysis. Double entry of data completed and 10% of the questionnaire cross checked for more accuracy. Results: Majority of the population under study (83.5%) were young people (44.3%) were uneducated, 42.6% had low level of education and the rest were in to some extend educated. From all interviewed 44% reported that they are informed about the disease while 56% reported that they do not know about the disease. 62.9% got the knowledge through media while the rest reported that they got the knowledge through medical professional, family and friends. Incorrect concept on TB were also observed. Conclusions/recommendations: The rate of prisoner who are informed about TB in Lashkargah prison is low (44%) therefore; there is a need to increase the knowledge, attitude and practices of the prisoner through different channel and activities. DOTS systematic follow up/implementation should be promoted.Proper communication on TB prevention to be disseminated to the prisoners. TB patients should screened for HIV to prevent complications. Quarantine system strengthening.

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[Enayatullah Ghaffari. (2017); KNOWLEDGE, ATTITUDE AND PRACTICES ON TB AMONG PRISONERS IN LASHKARGAH CENTRAL JAIL, HELMAND PROVINCE, AFGHANISTAN. Int. J. of Adv. Res. 5 (Jun). 1964-1974] (ISSN 2320-5407). www.journalijar.com

Enayatullah Ghaffari
Jodhpur School of Public Health (JSPH) Maulana Azad University jodhpur, India

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Article DOI: 10.21474/IJAR01/4629      
DOI URL: https://dx.doi.org/10.21474/IJAR01/4629

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