FAKTOR-FAKTOR YANG BERHUBUNGAN DENGAN POLA PENCARIAN PENGOBATAN KE PELAYANAN KESEHATAN ALTERNATIF PASIEN SUSPEK TUBERCULOSIS DI KOMUNITAS

Abstract

Tuberculosis is an infectious disease caused by the bacteria mycobacterium tuberculosis which has become a global threat. TB control efforts have been made. TB treatment success can not be separated from the role of health professionals. This study aims to determine the behavior of particular knowledge attitude and practice of health workers in health centers Manado. This is a descriptive study. Sampling in this study are 75 health workes. The data was collected through questionnaires. The result showed a large majority of respondents aged 26-35 years were 39 respondents (52,0%), most of them are female with 65 respondents (86,&%). In this study the respondents have the knowledge, attitude and practice are good. Health workers are expected more frequently providing information so that the public can better prevent the spread of this disease.