Yermi, Muhammad Ardi, Lahming, Suradi Tahmir, Nurlita Pertiwi
Pulmonary tuberculosis is a contagious disease that is still a major health problem, both globally and in Indonesia and is the leading cause of death worldwide in people living with HIV/AIDS. In Maros Regency, South Sulawesi Indonesia, the incidence of pulmonary tuberculosis each year continues to increase and can result in death. This study aims to determine the relation of knowledge and attitudes with family role in prevention of pulmonary tuberculosis in Turikale Subdistrict, Maros Regency. This research is a cross sectional study and the sample total of 95 families selected by purposive sampling. The result showed that family knowledge (X2 count = 3.865) and family attitudes (X2 count = 5.251) had a value of X2 count > X2 table (3.841). This study showed a significant relation between knowledge and attitudes with family role in prevention of pulmonary tuberculosis. Suggestions for families and communities expected to constantly improve their knowledge in prevention of pulmonary tuberculosis by participating in health education activities. © Published under licence by IOP Publishing Ltd.
Universitas Negeri Makassar, Makassar, 90222, Indonesia
