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Angala, Suoma P. 2014-02-07T14:07:47Z 2014-02-07T14:07:47Z 2000 http://hdl.handle.net/11070/234 A thesis submitted for fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Master of nursing science Tuberculosis is a serious infectious disease, and is on rise and is revisiting both developed and developing countries. Globally, it is the leading cause of death resulting from a single infectious disease Therefore, a study was conducted to determine how health workers managed patients diagnosed with tuberculosis, and how diagnosed patients understood the most important aspects of the disease tuberculosis A descriptive survey design, using questionnaires were used to gather the data from 53 patients and 15 health workers. For the purpose of this study the population was also the sample The study revealed that significant deficits in the knowledge of the disease and its management are apparent in patients and health workers involved in their care Recommendations based on this research report include improving of education and in-service training, and restructuring of existing structures to improve the management of tuberculosis as a whole Windhoek Namibia University of Namibia Master of Nursing Science x, 84, [12] p ill., map eng Tuberculosis Nursing Patients Health research The knowledge and management of Tuberculosis among patients and health workers at Otjiwarongo hospital, Otjozondjupa region, Namibia Thesis 2287open.access