Abstract: Objective To explore the awareness status of key message on tuberculosis (TB) among Minhang residents, Shanghai, and to provide scientific evidence for strengthening TB health education. MethodsA multistage stratified systematic random sampling method was applied. Around 1200 permanent residents at age of 12 to 65 in 6 communities and 2 townships of Minhang were selected and interviewed with questionnaire. 1174 valid questionnaires were received (548 males and 626 females).ResultsThe awareness rates of key message among surveyed people was 54.3%, Among the eight key message, the highest awareness rate was 89.2%, while the lowest one was only 12.7%.The main influence factors varied among the key message, there were more influence factors for the key message 4 and 5. Through logistic regression, household registration, education level, marriage status and occupations were found to be associated with the key message 4; Age and education level were found to be associated with the key message 5. ConclusionsIt is essential to strengthen the health promotion on TB key message to the public with emphasis on key locations and important population in order to prevent tuberculosis prevalence and transmission.

Key words: pulmonary tuberculosis/prevention & control, community health services, questionnaires, Shanghai city