A Cross-Sectional Study to Assess the Proportion and Determinants of Face Mask Usage Among Tuberculosis Patients at a Tertiary Care Manorama Raje TB Hospital in Indore, India

Abstract Background: Tuberculosis (TB) is a major airborne infectious disease in India. Use of face masks by TB patients is an effective source-control measure to reduce transmission. However, compliance remains suboptimal due to multiple sociocultural and knowledge-related factors. Objectives: To assess the proportion of face mask usage and identify determinants influencing mask-wearing behaviour among TB patients. Methods: A hospital-based cross-sectional study was conducted among 150 confirmed pulmonary TB patients attending Manorama Raje TB Hospital, Indore. Data were collected using a pre-tested structured questionnaire. Descriptive statistics and chi-square tests were applied using SPSS. A p-value