KNOWLEDGE, ATTITUDE, AND PRACTICE TOWARDS PAEDIATRIC TUBERCULOSIS AMONG MOTHERS OF TODDLERS IN PADANG CITY
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https://doi.org/10.37268/mjphm/vol.25/no.3/art.2957Keywords:
tuberculosis, mother, knowledge, attitude, practiceAbstract
Tuberculosis (TB) in children or paediatric TB (aged 0 - 14 years old) is often overlooked by health care providers and is difficult to diagnose and treat. Whereas TB in children can cause several health problems such as severe TB, growth failure, and even death. This research aims to identify the determinants of knowledge, attitude and practice (KAP) towards TB among mothers of toddlers in Padang City. This research is a cross-sectional study, which was conducted in 2023. The sample in the study were 114 mothers of toddlers aged 15-49 years, selected using simple random sampling technique. Data was obtained by filling out an online questionnaire. Data were analysed using univariate analysis to determine the frequency distribution and bivariate analysis with the chi-square test. The results of the univariable analysis showed that the majority of respondents had sufficient knowledge (93.9%), positive attitude (96.5%) and favorable practice (78.1%) towards paediatric TB. From the results of the bivariable analysis, it was found a significant relationship between education level and knowledge of mothers regarding TB (p-value = 0.04; OR = 9.2; CI = 1.08-79.9). Mothers who have higher education than high school have sufficient knowledge of TB. However, the variables age, occupation, previous TB history in toddlers and family with previous TB history do not have a significant relationship with knowledge, attitude and practice towards TB (p-value > 0.05). Education level is essential in increasing mother's knowledge, especially regarding TB. Therefore, it is recommended to develop targeted programs to increase knowledge, attitude and practice towards TB among mothers of toddlers for the prevention of paediatric TB.
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