Awareness Regarding Hygienic Practices in Tuberculosis Patients of Sir Ganga Ram Hospital, Lahore

Abstract

Worldwide, in a working-age population the tuberculosis poses a vital
health care load among young adults. As the prevalence of tuberculosis increased, the
rate of morbidity and mortality also increased. The objective of the study was to assess
the awareness regarding hygienic practices among tuberculosis patients visiting
Tertiary Care Hospital Lahore. A cross-sectional study was carried out at the chest
department of Sir Ganga Ram Hospital, Lahore during November-2018 to January-
2019.A sample of 100 samples of tuberculosis patients was selected through nonprobability
convenient sampling technique. Patients were assessed through pre-tested
questionnaire. SPSS version 21.0 was used for data analysis. Among 100 participants,
55 patients were female and 45 patients were male. The prevalence of extra pulmonary
TB is more in female 33% than male 21%. The mean age of the patients was 35 years.
63% TB patients cannot covered their face with mask when they cough or sneeze; 37 %
TB patients had covered their faces with mask when they cough or sneeze. Total 79%
TB patient’s houses were good ventilated while 21% TB patient’s houses or rooms
were not ventilated. It was concluded that an increased family size, poor hygienic
environment and low socioeconomic status were major determinants of tuberculosis.