Abstract
The aim of the study is to assess of the level of public awareness about tuberculosis among residents of the Zhambyl region based on survey results in quantitative terms and determination of its association with socio-demographic factors. A cross-sectional descriptive study was conducted among 615 respondents using a structured questionnaire. Data were analyzed using IBM SPSS Statistics 26. Pearson’s Chi-square test and nominal association measures were applied to determine relationships between variables. Most respondents were female (82.0%) and urban residents (55.1%). The overall awareness of tuberculosis was high (96.1%). The majority (79.8%) correctly identified airborne transmission, but misconceptions persisted ‒ 7.0% believed in blood transmission and 4.6% in food or water transmission. Only 42.1% identified all main tuberculosis symptoms, and 76.9% believed tuberculosis is curable. The main sources of information were the Internet/social media (46.7%) and healthcare providers (41.8%). A statistically significant but weak association was found between education level and knowledge about tuberculosis transmission routes (χ²=2n5.744; p=0.041; η=0.171). Despite a generally high level of awareness, misconceptions about tuberculosis transmission remain. The findings highlight the need to enhance regional health education initiatives and to develop targeted communication strategies for tuberculosis prevention. Keywords: tuberculosis, awareness, surveys, questionnaires.