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Table 3 Associations between knowledge of TB transmission and duration of stay in the compound

From: An assessment of factors contributing to treatment adherence and knowledge of TB transmission among patients on TB treatment

 

Duration of stay in compound

 

Knowledge of TB transmission

<2 years

2+ years

p value

 

Total = 59

Total = 277

 
 

n

%

n

%

 

Through sexual intercourse

9

15.3

40

14.4

0.966

From mother to child

35

59.3

114

41.2

0.016

Sleeping in the same room with TB patient

3

5.1

13

4.7

1.000

Sharing cups

7

11.9

76

27.4

0.019

Patient coughing directly at others

5

8.5

30

10.8

0.762