Abstract：Objective To investigate the awareness of core knowledge concerning tuberculosis prevention and therapy among the public in Hunan Province, and to provide a scientific basis for effectively conducting tuberculosis health promotion. Methods According to the urban-rural population ratio and the multi-stage stratified sampling method, 12 survey points were selected, and 110 subjects in each survey point were investigated by questionnaires. SPSS 19.0 statistical software was used to make a descriptive analysis and χ2 analysis on the general information and awareness rate of the surveyed subjects. Results A total of 1,309 completed questionnaires were retrieved in this survey, with the response rate being 99.2%. The total awareness rate of core information was 88.3%, of which the awareness rates of the first four of the five core messages were more than 85%, only the awareness rate of tuberculosis treatment prognosis was low (73.5%). The awareness rate was higher in subjects with health education than those without the education (90.0% vs. 74.7%, χ2=141.006, P<0.001), but lower in retirees (77.7%) than in other occupational groups. The awareness rates of age groups of 15- and 65- years were below 85%, which were lower than those of other age groups ( χ2=141.006, P<0.001). The awareness rates of preventive measures in retired subjects (76.9%) and those without health education (77.7%) were lower ( χ2=141.006, P<0.001). Conclusion Propaganda on tuberculosis treatment and prognosis should be intensified in the future publicity and promotion work of tuberculosis prevention and treatment in Hunan Province, especially in health education on tuberculosis prevention and control knowledge for the elderly and low-age students.
2022, Vol. 29 
