Field Epidemiology
Analysis of the awareness rate and correlates of core information on tuberculosis prevention and control in elderly in Chinese
Chen Gang, Qu Yan, Li Yuhong, Wang Jia, Dong Longyu, Luo Xiaofeng, Zhao Yanlin
Published 2024-02-10
Cite as Chin J Epidemiol, 2024, 45(2): 237-241. DOI: 10.3760/cma.j.cn112338-20230606-00351
Abstract
ObjectiveTo understand the awareness and influencing factors of core information on tuberculosis prevention and control in the elderly population in China.
MethodsThe study included all participants aged ≥60 from the "13th Five-Year" National Tuberculosis Control Plan end-term assessment in 2020, with 13 706 valid questionnaires obtained. Multivariate logistic regression was used to analyze the influencing factors of the awareness rate of core information on tuberculosis prevention and control in the elderly.
ResultsThe total awareness rate of core information on tuberculosis prevention and control in the elderly aged ≥60 was 78.4%, with the highest for "suspicious symptoms of pulmonary tuberculosis" (85.4%) and the lowest for "whether pulmonary tuberculosis can be cured" (65.3%). The complete awareness rate of core information on tuberculosis prevention and control in the elderly was 41.3%, and the proportion of those who received tuberculosis health education is 67.6%. Multivariate logistic regression analysis results showed that factors associated with low awareness of core information included females (OR=0.93, 95%CI: 0.86-1.00), ages 70- (OR=0.91, 95%CI: 0.84-0.98) and ≥80 (OR=0.77, 95%CI: 0.68-0.87) and minority ethnicity (OR=0.85, 95%CI: 0.74-0.99). Factors associated with high awareness of core information included educational levels of junior high school (OR=1.46, 95%CI: 1.34-1.58), high school (OR=1.62, 95%CI: 1.45-1.81), junior college (OR=1.37, 95%CI: 1.11-1.68), and an undergraduate degree or higher (OR=1.52, 95%CI: 1.09-2.11), and receiving tuberculosis health education (OR=2.13, 95%CI: 1.97-2.27).
ConclusionsIn 2020, the awareness rate of core information on tuberculosis prevention and control in Chinese older adults aged ≥60 was lower than the national planning target. Therefore, there should be an increased focus on health education about tuberculosis for elderly females, those aged ≥70, ethnic minorities, and those with lower education levels.
Key words:
Tuberculosis; Elderly; Awareness rate; Influencing factors
Contributor Information
Chen Gang
Department of Health Policy and Management, School of Public Health, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou 730000, China
Qu Yan
National Center for Tuberculosis Control and Prevention, Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Beijing 102206, China
Li Yuhong
National Center for Tuberculosis Control and Prevention, Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Beijing 102206, China
Wang Jia
National Center for Tuberculosis Control and Prevention, Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Beijing 102206, China
Dong Longyu
Department of Health Policy and Management, School of Public Health, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou 730000, China
Luo Xiaofeng
Department of Health Policy and Management, School of Public Health, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou 730000, China
Zhao Yanlin
National Center for Tuberculosis Control and Prevention, Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Beijing 102206, China
