Enhancing the Level of Knowledge and Awareness among TB Patients: A Collaborative Approach to Antimicrobial Resistance with the City Health Office and a Pharmacist through the use of TB InfoKit in the City of Koronadal
Dianne Hope V. Badayos, Erika Pearl C. Hasigan, Gleeze Mae L. Cariñosa, Kxel M. Buaron, Kyle Marie A. Labiao, Kimberly Jean B. Surmion · International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science · 2025
This study examined the effectiveness of the TB InfoKit on enhancing knowledge and awareness of antibiotic resistance among tuberculosis (TB) patients. In collaboration with the City Health Office and a pharmacist, it involved 38 TB patients who participated in pre- and post-intervention assessments. Demographic data showed participants were mostly aged 36-55, with a balanced gender distribution and primarily high school education. The methodology included administering the TB InfoKit or Educational Video Presentation and leaflet followed by measuring knowledge and awareness levels using pre- and post-intervention surveys. Results indicated significant improvements: the mean knowledge score improved significantly from 44.5 to 78.7, and awareness scores increases from 2.73 to 3.32. T-tests confirmed these improvements were statistically significant. The study determined that the TB InfoKit is an informative tool to educate TB patients about antibiotic resistance, emphasizing the necessity of continuing educational efforts to maintain and expand awareness and knowledge.