Level of knowledge about tuberculosis in Clinical Bioanalysis students
Keywords:
Clinical Bioanalysis, Knowledge Level, Tuberculosis (TB)Abstract
Introduction: The repercussions of the lack of knowledge about tuberculosis underscore the need to train future professionals in this field, aiming to contribute to prevention, control, and eventual eradication. Objective: To characterize the level of knowledge about tuberculosis among Clinical Bioanalysis students at the Faculty of Health Technology in the first quarter of 2024. Method: A cross-sectional descriptive observational study was conducted to assess the level of knowledge among Clinical Bioanalysis students regarding tuberculosis. The variable level of knowledge was analyzed using high, medium, and low scales. Data were collected through a survey and processed with descriptive statistical techniques. Results: A significant 86.72% of students demonstrated a low level of knowledge about tuberculosis, while only 10.94% exhibited a medium level and 2.34% reached a high level. The second year had the highest proportion of low knowledge (29.69%). In treatment and prevention, 28.9% achieved a high level, whereas only 11.7% did so in transmission and contagion, where a low level predominated (64.8%). Students accurately identified the susceptible population at 89.1%, highlighting critical areas in transmission and vaccination with BCG. Conclusions: The study characterized the level of knowledge about tuberculosis among Clinical Bioanalysis students at the Faculty of Health Technology. These results represent an opportunity to enhance training and education in this essential area.
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