Knowledge and attitudes of religious leaders and congregants regarding TB in Khomas region, Namibia

Abstract

Background
Tuberculosis (TB) is one of the deadliest diseases in the world. People still have a poor understanding of the causes, treatment and prevention of TB. Religious leaders are influential stakeholders in the prevention and treatment of diseases as humanity is guided by religious doctrines they believe. Therefore, understanding religious leaders and congregants’ knowledge and attitudes towards TB is fundamental.This study was aimed at estimating the knowledge and attitudes of religious leaders and congregants regarding TB in the Khomas region, Namibia.