Knowledge as a factor in vulnerability to tuberculosis among nursing students and professionals

Revista da Escola de Enfermagem da USP

Thaís Virgínia Felício Mussi¹  Maria Cristina Traldi²  Juliana Nery De Souza Talarico¹ 

[1] ,Faculdade de Medicina de Jundiaí Nursing Department Jundiaí SP ,Brazil

关键词: Tuberculosis;    Vulnerability;    Nursing;    Communicable disease prevention;    Tuberculose;    Vulnerabilidade;    Enfermagem;    Prevenção de doenças transmissíveis;    Tuberculosis;    Vulnerabilidad;    Enfermería;    Prevención de enfermedades transmisibles;   

DOI  :  10.1590/S0080-62342012000300023

来源: SciELO

【 摘 要 】

The objective of this study was to identify vulnerability to tuberculosis (TB) related to knowledge about the disease among 76 nursing students and professionals. A quantitative descriptive study was conducted using a closed questionnaire for the collection of data regarding transmission, preventive and biosafety measures, diagnosis, and prejudice regarding the disease. The SAS software version 9.1.3 was used for data analysis, with the level of significance set at 5% (p < 0.05). Nursing students and professionals showed a vulnerability to TB related to knowledge about transmission, preventive and biosafety measures, and diagnosis of the disease. With respect to transmission, vulnerability was higher among nursing professionals. The results indicate the need for investment by healthcare institutions surrounding this topic in view of the important role of nursing in the establishment of strategies for prevention and control of the disease.

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