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Chinese Journal of Antituberculosis ›› 2009, Vol. 31 ›› Issue (3): 129-131.

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Survey and analysis on the awareness rate on TB control knowledge among peasant workers in construction site

Liu Feiying,Cui Zhezhe,Luo Dan,Wang Xiwen,Li Jinbao,Peng Gaowei,Jiang Haili,Wei Jianli.   

  1. Center for Disease Control and Prevention of Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, Nanning 530028, China
  • Online:2009-03-10 Published:2011-11-03

Abstract: ObjectiveTo explore the status of the knowledge, attitude and practice and the way of getting information on TB control of peasant workers in construction site, and to provide evidence for further health education and policy-making. MethodsFace to face questionnaire interview was carried out among peasant workers in construction site of Guangxi Medical University. ResultsThe awareness rate on TB control among peasant workers in construction site was low, the awareness rate of key message on TB control was 30.2%; that of 3 key message was 1.5%; chatting was the dominant way of getting the information (33.8%). ConclusionsPeasant workers in construction site should be paid more attention in TB health education, with the TB control knowledge and free policy the key content to improve the awareness of peasant workers in construction site.

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