Abstract: ObjectiveTo analyze the data of survey on public knowledge, attitude and practice (KAP) of tuberculosis (TB) prevention and control in Shanxi province conducted in 2006, and to realize the degree of public knowledge of TB. MethodsQuestionnaire survey was conducted in the sample population in 21 points,questionnaires were collected and analyzed. ResultsThe general awareness rate of 8 key TB messages was 34.9%; the awareness rates of transmission route and curability were higher, with 55.4% and 53.6% respectively. Gender difference was existed in awareness rate, with 36.2% for men and 33.5% for women; urban-rural difference was significant, with 46.9% for urban and 33.8% for rural area; the awareness rates in certain age group (20～49 years) were relatively higher, with 36.6%, 36.6% and 35.2% respectively; with the family income increased, the awareness rate increased,the maximum rate was 46.7%； the awareness rate also increased with the increasing education level, with the maximum 62.4%; the awareness rate was different for different vocation, that of medical staff was 72.3%,which was the highest; the awareness rate was different for various medical insurances, that of the staff medical insurance was 56.0%, which was the highest. ConclusionsThe awareness rate of TB varies in different population, health promotion activities should aim at different target population in order to achieve the Objective of TB control.

Key words: tuberculosis/prevention and control, attitude to health, health education, questionnaires, Shanxi province