Abstract: Objective To evaluate the impact of different health promotion activities on case finding of pulmonary tuberculosis. Method Different health promotion activities were carried out in 45 counties from Jan 2004 to Dec 2004,which included flyers/posters,TV or radio program,wall painting,governmental notice,bulletin board and local drama. Results From Jan 2004 to Dec 2004,the rate of TB suspects seeking medical service and the registration rate of smear positive TB were significantly higher than those in the same duration in the last year in 45 counties and those in other area in the same duration(P<0.05).Analyzing the information source of the patients seeking healthcare service and the implementation of health promotion activities,the logistic regression analysis showed that wall painting,TV,bulletin board and governmental notice were most effective Methods that contributed to case detection.The impact from wall painting was statistically significant(P=0.01)? Conclusion The implementation of health promotion activities can increase the rate of TB suspects seeking medical service and case detection rate of smear positive tuberculosis.Wall painting,TV program and bulletin board are most effective approaches.

Key words: Pulmonary tuberculosis/prevention and control, Health measure