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ArticleFrontiers in public health2026

Health literacy on tuberculosis prevention and control among people living with HIV: a cross-sectional study.

Mingkuan Fan, Xia Yuan, Chuangui Nie, Xian Wang, Wen Cheng, Qiangxiang Zhang

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Mingkuan FanMedical College, Xiangyang Polytechnic University, Xiangyang, Hubei, China.
Xia YuanXiangyang Tuberculosis Prevention and Treatment Hospital, Xiangyang, Hubei, China.
Chuangui NieXiangyang Tuberculosis Prevention and Treatment Hospital, Xiangyang, Hubei, China.
Xian WangXiangyang Tuberculosis Prevention and Treatment Hospital, Xiangyang, Hubei, China.
Wen ChengXiangyang Tuberculosis Prevention and Treatment Hospital, Xiangyang, Hubei, China.
Qiangxiang ZhangMedical College, Xiangyang Polytechnic University, Xiangyang, Hubei, China.

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Background: Tuberculosis (TB) remains a severe public health threat in China. People living with HIV (PLWH) face markedly higher risks of TB and TB-related mortality. Evaluating TB knowledge in this vulnerable group is critical for targeted health education, yet relevant data remain scarce. This study assessed TB awareness among PLWH to inform tailored TB health-education interventions. Methods: A cross-sectional survey was conducted using random proportional sampling from October to December 2024 in Xiangyang City, Hubei Province. A total of 225 PLWH completed face-to-face questionnaires covering sociodemographic characteristics, awareness of the five core TB information items, willingness to learn, current knowledge sources, and preferred information channels. Results: The overall awareness rate of core TB information among PLWH was 57.1%. Awareness varied significantly across specific items, ranging from 86.7% for "TB is an infectious disease" to only 28.0% for "TB is curable." Lower awareness was significantly associated with rural residence (53.5% vs. urban 62.8%, Conclusion: TB knowledge among PLWH was insufficient, with significant gaps in transmission, prevention, and curability. The vast majority demonstrated willingness to acquire TB knowledge and future efforts are needed to prioritize the underserved subgroups (e.g., rural and less-educated individuals). Digital platforms can be effectively combined with TB education integrated into routine HIV services. Messaging must focus on transmission, prevention, and curability through standard treatment adherence.

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Health Knowledge, Attitudes, PracticeHealth LiteracyHIV InfectionsTuberculosisAdultChinaCross-Sectional StudiesFemaleHumansMaleMiddle AgedSurveys and Questionnairesacquired immune deficiency syndromecross-sectional studieshealth behaviorshealth educationtuberculosis

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