Factors associated with Community Health Agents’ knowledge about tuberculosis

Authors: Clery Mariano da Silva Alves, Tauana de Souza Amaral, Fabiana Ribeiro Rezende, Hélio Galdino Júnior, Rafael Alves Guimarães, Dayane de Melo Costa, Anaclara Ferreira Veiga Tipple

This cross-sectional study examined the factors influencing the knowledge of Community Health Agents (ACS) regarding tuberculosis (TB). Through a questionnaire, knowledge levels were assessed in two components: TB itself and ACS functions within the National TB Control Program. Results showed that overall TB knowledge was associated with professional experience length, TB training, and access to TB guides. The findings suggest that investing in training and capacity-building for ACS could enhance their knowledge and improve TB control efforts.