A descriptive study to assess the knowledge of opportunistic infection of HIV & tuberculosis among staff nurses at selected health facility in Bengaluru

Abstract

To assess the knowledge on opportunistic infection of HIV&TB among staff nurses. Method: Descriptive approach was used to collect data from 30 subjects. Selected by purposive sampling technique through non probability sampling approach consisting 2 sections. Section A: Demographic Performance consisting of 8 items Section B:Structured questionnaire for assessing knowledge level consisting of 30 items Result: Majority 82.5% of respondents had knowledge about TB. 75.61% of respondents were aware of HIV. 67.7% of respondents were aware about opportunistic infections.