Table 2 Knowledge of tuberculosis in those coughing
Knowledge question | Number (%) |
|---|---|
Heard of TB | 91 (79.1) |
Signs/Symptoms of TB | |
Cough | 53 (46.0) |
Fever | 10 (8.7) |
Weight loss | 24 (20.9) |
Sweats | 0 |
Cause of TB | |
Don't know | 87 (75.7) |
Germ | 11 (9.6) |
God | 11 (9.6) |
Dirt | 4(3.5) |
Spirit | 2 (1.7) |
TB is transmissible | |
Yes | 92 (80.0) |
No | 2 (1.7) |
Don't know | 21 (18.3) |
TB is curable | |
Yes | 93 (80.9) |
No | 3 (2.8) |
Don't know | 19 (6.5) |