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ArticleJournal of multidisciplinary healthcare2016

Knowledge and perception about tuberculosis among children attending primary school in Ntcheu District, Malawi.

Peter Nyasulu, Susan Kambale, Tobias Chirwa, Teye Umanah, Isaac Singini, Simon Sikwese, Hastings T Banda, Rhoda P Banda, Henry Chimbali, Bagrey Ngwira and 1 more

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Peter NyasuluDepartment of Public Health, School of Health Sciences, Monash University, Johannesburg, South Africa; School of Public Health, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg, South Africa, University of Malawi, Malawi.
Susan KambaleWorld Health Organization, Country Office, Lilongwe, Malawi.
Tobias ChirwaSchool of Public Health, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg, South Africa, University of Malawi, Malawi.
Teye UmanahSchool of Public Health, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg, South Africa, University of Malawi, Malawi.
Isaac SinginiJohns Hopkins Research Project, College of Medicine, University of Malawi, Malawi.
Simon SikwesePakachere Institute of Health and Development Communication, Blantyre, Malawi.
Hastings T BandaResearch for Equity and Community Health (REACH) Trust, Lilongwe, Malawi.
Rhoda P BandaNational Tuberculosis Control Program, Community Health Sciences Unit, Ministry of Health, Lilongwe, Malawi.
Henry ChimbaliHealth Promotion Section, Ministry of Health, Lilongwe, Malawi.
Bagrey NgwiraDepartment of Community Health, College of Medicine, University of Malawi, Blantyre, Malawi.
Alister MunthaliCentre for Social Research, University of Malawi, Zomba, Malawi.

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Abstract

backgroundKnowledge and perceptions about tuberculosis (TB) can influence care-seeking behavior and adherence to treatment. Previous studies in Malawi were conducted to assess knowledge and attitudes regarding TB in adults, with limited data on knowledge in children.

objectivesThis study assessed knowledge and perceptions about TB in children aged 10-14 years attending primary school in Ntcheu District, Malawi.

designA cross-sectional study was conducted in four primary schools in Ntcheu District. Data on knowledge and perception of TB were collected using a structured questionnaire. Pearson chi-square test was used to determine the association between socioeconomic factors and TB knowledge and perception. A P<0.05 was considered significant.

resultsThe study found that the learners had high knowledge regarding the cause, spread, and TB preventive measures. Almost 90% of learners knew that TB is caused by a germ, however, a lower proportion knew about TB symptoms ie, night sweats (49%) and enlarged cervical lymph nodes (40%). We found that 68% of learners did not know the duration of anti-TB treatment. No association was found between age, learners' grade, and knowledge (P>0.05).

conclusionLack of knowledge regarding TB and gaps identified, may be due to a deficiency in the content of the school curriculum or the availability of information, education, and communication materials. This is the first study to report on knowledge and perceptions of TB among primary school learners in Malawi. These results will inform the development of relevant information, education, and communication materials to enhance awareness about TB among school going children.

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