Knowledge and practice of health workers about control and prevention of multidrug-resistant tuberculosis in referral hospitals, Ethiopia: a cross-sectional study

Kefyalew Addis Alene, Akilew Awoke Adane, Sisay Yifiru, Bikes Destaw Bitew, Aynishet Adane, Digsu N. Koye

BMJ Open · 2019 · 33 citations · 24 references

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Abstract

This study found low knowledge and self-reported practice score among health workers. MDR-TB knowledge of health workers was significantly associated with educational status, infection prevention training and previous history of TB. This finding highlights the potential of providing MDR-TB training for health workers to increase their knowledge about MDR-TB.

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