| Autor: |
Mohammed EA; College of Pharmacy, Taif University, Taif 21944, Saudi Arabia., Alotaibi HA; College of Pharmacy, Taif University, Taif 21944, Saudi Arabia., Alnemari JF; College of Pharmacy, Taif University, Taif 21944, Saudi Arabia., Althobiti MS; College of Pharmacy, Taif University, Taif 21944, Saudi Arabia., Alotaibi SS; College of Pharmacy, Taif University, Taif 21944, Saudi Arabia., Ewis AA; Department of Public Health, Faculty of Health Sciences, Umm Al-Qura University, Makkah 21912, Saudi Arabia., El-Sheikh AAK; Basic Health Sciences Department, College of Medicine, Princess Nourah bint Abdulrahman University, P.O. Box 84428, Riyadh 11671, Saudi Arabia., Abdelwahab SF; Department of Pharmaceutics and Industrial Pharmacy, College of Pharmacy, Taif University, Taif 21944, Saudi Arabia. |
| Abstrakt: |
Tuberculosis (TB) remains a significant public health concern worldwide. Given the dense living and interactive nature of university environments, students may be at higher risk. This cross-sectional study assessed tuberculosis-related knowledge, attitudes, and practices (KAP) among students at Taif University (TU) from November 2022 to May 2023. Using a self-administered online questionnaire with 40 items, 1155 students participated. Key demographics: 68.2% females, 96.9% Saudi citizens, 94.5% unmarried, and 87.5% non-smokers. Of the respondents, 26.5% had no knowledge of TB. The TB-related KAP scores among the aware students were 64.9%, 74.8%, and 81%, respectively. Medical college students exhibited significantly higher TB-related knowledge and attitudes than their non-medical peers ( p < 0.001). The findings indicate a commendable level of TB-awareness among TU students, but there remains a substantial uninformed segment. Campaigns to enhance TB knowledge among TU students are suggested. |
