Tuberculosis Prevention
Scientists at Medical College detail research in tuberculosis prevention
Published in TB and Outbreaks Week, March 9th, 2010
Scientists discuss in 'Knowledge, attitudes and practices regarding tuberculosis in two districts of Punjab, Pakistan' new findings in tuberculosis. According to recent research from Lahore, Pakistan, "Pakistan ranks eighth among the world's highest tuberculosis (TB) burden countries, and Punjab province accounts for 60% of TB cases nationally. To explore knowledge, attitudes and practices regarding TB in the general population of two districts of Punjab province, and the effect of socio-economic determinants."
"In a cross-sectional survey, subjects aged >or=20 years were randomly selected using multistage cluster sampling and interviewed. A knowledge score was...
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