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Tuberculosis knowledge among New York City injection drug users

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  • Wolfe, H.
  • Marmor, M.
  • Maslansky, R.
  • Nichols, S.
  • Simberkoff, M.
  • Jarlais, D.D.
  • Moss, A.

Abstract

Structured interviews measuring tuberculosis knowledge were administered to 494 New York City injection drug users, 31% of whom reported a history of having a reactire tuberculin skin test. Medical records review of a subsample confirmed the validity of self-reported data. Most respondents understood the mechanisms of tuberculosis transmission. Three fourths of the subjects did not fully understand the distinction between a reactive skin test and active tuberculosis, but those who reported a history of skin test reactivity were twice as likely to understand this distinction. Forty percent of subjects did not understand the importance of medication adherence. Misunderstanding, based on a recent lack of tuberculosis education, may contribute to the fear and confusion that interfere with efforts to control tuberculosis.

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  • Wolfe, H. & Marmor, M. & Maslansky, R. & Nichols, S. & Simberkoff, M. & Jarlais, D.D. & Moss, A., 1995. "Tuberculosis knowledge among New York City injection drug users," American Journal of Public Health, American Public Health Association, vol. 85(7), pages 985-988.
    • Handle: RePEc:aph:ajpbhl:1995:85:7:985-988_2
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