title: Knowledge about anti-tuberculosis treatment among nurses at tuberculosis clinics.
abstract: Nurses are primary responsible for Direct Observation Therapy Strategy and administration of anti-tuberculosis (TB) medications. Lack of knowledge might result with medication errors and ineffective TB control. The purpose of this study was to assess knowledge of nurses about anti-TB treatment. A descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted in Turkey with 208 nurses employed at TB and lung disease clinics of health-care settings in Ankara. Data were collected through a questionnaire, which included questions about demographics and a knowledge test with true-false questions related to TB treatment. Overall scores were high with a mean score of 18.5 out of 24, but there was knowledge deficiency in effects and side-effects of anti-TB drugs. Knowledge is foundational for any practice and for TB control. Clinical experience and continuing education after graduation influence the level of knowledge.
authors: Department of Pulmonary Medicine and Tuberculosis, Gulhane Military Medical Academy, Ankara, Turkey.
authors: Neriman
authors: N
authors: Yükseltürk
authors: Leyla
authors: L
authors: Dinç
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000995:Antitubercular Agents / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D003430:Cross-Sectional Studies; D023801:Directly Observed Therapy; D006801:Humans; D019359:Knowledge; D009740:Nursing Staff / Q000523:psychology*; D014376:Tuberculosis / Q000188:drug therapy* / Q000451:nursing; D014421:Turkey; D055815:Young Adult
chemical_list: D000995:Antitubercular Agents