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Tuberculosis
New findings from McGill University in the area of tuberculosis published
July 8th, 2008
According to a study from Montreal, Canada, "Achieving a high level of tuberculosis (TB) awareness is crucial for the success of prevention and treatment efforts in high-risk groups, and thus represents a key challenge for public health initiatives. Research exploring knowledge and perceptions of TB in Aboriginal populations has been lacking to date." "We sought to explore the knowledge and perception of TB in a sample of high-risk Aboriginal peoples in Montreal who were undergoing a tuberculin skin test (TST) as part of a larger study. We conducted standardized, face-to-face interviews using a structured interview guide. The interview explored participants' knowledge...
Source: TB & Outbreaks Week (2008-07-08)
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