Factors Influencing the Distribution of Lung Tb Cases at Oesapa Health Center

  • Pius Weraman et al.
Keywords: Molecular Rapid Test (MRT), Tuberculosis (TB), Oesapa Health Center, Distribution of TB Cases

Abstract

Kupang City, East Nusa Tenggara, reported 1,253 TB cases in 2023, making it a significant contributor to the region's TB burden. This cross-sectional study aimed to identify TB cases and describe the factors influencing TB spread in the Oesapa Community Health Center work area. A total of 150 samples were selected using simple random sampling, and the Spearman rank test was used for analysis. The results showed no significant relationships between gender, age, education, occupation, knowledge, residential density, and availability of information with positive TB MRT results. However, significant relationships were found between positive TB MRT results and phlegm removal behavior, smoking behavior, exercise habits, cough symptoms, shortness of breath, weight loss, loss of appetite, fever, and night sweats without physical activity.These findings highlight the importance of behavioral factors in TB transmission. The study concludes that community socialization is crucial to promote better health care and encourage a clean and healthy lifestyle to prevent TB transmission. The results of this study can inform the development of effective TB prevention and control strategies in Kupang City and similar settings. By addressing the identified factors, health authorities can reduce the spread of TB and improve public health outcomes.

Author Biography

Pius Weraman et al.

Pius Weraman,1 Muntasir,1 Lewi Jutomo,1 Deviarbi Sake Tira 1 and Anastasia Sofia Lete Keraf 2

1Lecturer at the Faculty of Public Health, University of Nusa Cendana, Kupang, Indonesia

2Undergraduate Student at the Faculty of Public Health, Univeristy of Nusa Cendana, Kupang, Indonesia

Email address: piusweraman@staf.undana.ac.id, mutansir@staf.undana.ac.id, lewi.jutomo@staf.undana.ac.id, deviarbi.tira@staf.undana.ac.id, anastasiakeraf10@gmail.com

Published
2024-02-04
Issue
Volume 2024
Section
Regular Issue

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