• Ahanthem Babita Devi
• Swarnalatha

ABSTRACT Background: Communicable diseases are the major public health problems in India. These are the deadly diseases, which affect the common population today. Tuberculosis is also one of the major communicable disease and chronic condition, it requires continuous medical care. The environment and socio- economic risk associated with this condition are severe in developing countries like India. Tuberculosis is one of the primary causes of mortality in India, its spread can, however, be checked by early detection and regular follow-up of patients. The aims of the study is to Assess the Knowledge On DOTS, Utilization of DOTS Therapy and Its Compliance Among Tuberculosis Patients In Selected Community Areas at Bangalore Materials and Methods: Quantitative Research approach and non-experimental descriptive survey research design was used for the study. The target population for the study were tuberculosis patients under DOTS therapy in selected community areas at Bangalore with view to develop a health information booklet. The population was selected by purposive sampling technique. The total samples under the study were 60 tuberculosis patients. Data collection was made through structured interview schedule which was designed to assess the knowledge of tuberculosis patients regarding DOTS therapy, its utilization and compliance. The results were described by using descriptive and inferential statistics. Results:In the present study, the overall findings of the study showed that the mean knowledge score was found to be higher (77%) in the aspect of utilization of DOTS therapy, followed by 70.5% in clinical manifestation and diagnosis, 61.85% in the compliance of DOTS therapy and 58.75% in causes, risk factors and mode of transmission. Further, the less knowledge score (51.57%) found in the area of prevention and treatment. Majority (48.4%) of the respondents had moderate knowledge, 28.3% of the respondents had adequate knowledge and remaining of 23.3% had inadequate knowledge. Conclusion:The study conclude that if the patients are provided with some sort of educational interventions such as information guide sheet, teaching programmes, on tuberculosis, DOTS therapy, its utilization, compliance will definitely update their knowledge, improve the utilization and compliance which in turn contribute to improve the total quality of one’s health.

DOTS therapy ,Utilization, Compliance ,Tuberculosis

"“A Study To Assess The Knowledge On DOTS, Utilization Of DOTS Therapy And Its Compliance Among Tuberculosis Patients In Selected Community Areas At Bangalore with View To Develop A Health Information Booklet.”", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.12, Issue 2, page no.h59-h64, February-2025, Available :http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2502707.pdf

"“A Study To Assess The Knowledge On DOTS, Utilization Of DOTS Therapy And Its Compliance Among Tuberculosis Patients In Selected Community Areas At Bangalore with View To Develop A Health Information Booklet.”", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org | UGC and issn Approved), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.12, Issue 2, page no. pph59-h64, February-2025, Available at : http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2502707.pdf