| Autor: |
R. Eneogu, J. Olabamiji, A. Ihesie, N. Nwokoye, K. Ochei, P. Nwadike, O. Salau, Z. Munguno, B. Odume, A. Agbaje, D. Nongo, O. Oyelaran, W. van Germert, L. Mupfumi, E. Emeka, C. Anyaike, E.N. Ossai |
| Jazyk: |
angličtina |
| Rok vydání: |
2024 |
| Předmět: |
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| Zdroj: |
Public Health Action, Vol 14, Iss 3, Pp 124-128 (2024) |
| Druh dokumentu: |
article |
| ISSN: |
2220-8372 |
| DOI: |
10.5588/pha.24.0021 |
| Popis: |
OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the impact of Truenat assays on the diagnosis of TB at peripheral facilities in Nigeria. METHODS: This was a retrospective cross-sectional study across 34 out of 38 Truenat-implementing facilities in Nigeria. These facilities offer DOTS services. Information on turnaround time (TAT) for TB diagnosis and time to commencement of treatment was obtained. Also, trends in TB case notifications at the facilities 9 months prior to and 9 months during Truenat implementation were compared. RESULTS: Of 2,335 entries, 70.1% (1,636) were used to determine TAT, while 45.8% (n = 1,070) were used for time to treatment initiation. The median time to diagnosis was |
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