The Relation of Knowledge, Attitude, and Perceived Seriousness for Korean Nursing Student

Abstract

This study is a descriptive correlation research for understanding the relation between knowledge and attitude toward tuberculosis targeting Korean university students. The data collection was performed for a month from April 1^st 2020. The data collected from total 166subjects was analyzed by using the SPSS 23.0 Program. The mean age of subjects was 20. According to the general characteristics, the knowledge of tuberculosis did not show significant differences. In the attitude toward tuberculosis according to the general characteristics, the students who lived with their family showed the higher score than the students who lived in dormitory(F=0.513, p=0.035). In the rate of correct answers to tuberculosis, the question <If examine sputum of tuberculosis patients, Mycobacterium tuberculosis is always seen.> showed the lowest rate of correct answers. And in the score of attitude, the subjects had no interest in tuberculosis. Regarding the correlations of knowledge, attitude, and perceived seriousness of tuberculosis, the attitude and perceived seriousness of tuberculosis(r=0.196, p=.013), and the knowledge and perceived seriousness of tuberculosis(r=0.211, p=.007) showed positive correlations. This study could understand the actual status of tuberculosis targeting the nursing students, and the results of this study verified the necessity of education that could improve their knowledge and attitude.