Tuberculosis contact tracing yield and associated factors in Uganda
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DOI: 10.1186/s12890-022-01860-z
Abstract: Background The yield of tuberculosis (TB) contact tracing is historically low in Uganda. We determined factors associated with a positive contact tracing yield at an urban public TB clinic in Kampala, Uganda. Methods We reviewed… read more here.
Keywords: contact tracing; tuberculosis contact; tracing yield; contact ... See more keywords
Evaluation of facility and community-based active household tuberculosis contact investigation in Ethiopia: a cross-sectional study
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DOI: 10.1186/s12913-019-4074-5
Abstract: BackgroundNo established strategy for household tuberculosis (TB) contact investigation (HTCI) exists in Ethiopia. We implemented integrated, active HTCI model into two hospitals and surrounding community health services to determine yield of active HTCI of all… read more here.
Keywords: tuberculosis contact; household; household tuberculosis; community ... See more keywords
Stakeholder perspectives for optimization of tuberculosis contact investigation in a high-burden setting
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DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0183749
Abstract: Introduction Optimal tuberculosis contact investigation impacts TB prevention, timely case finding and linkage to care, however data on routine implementation in high burden contexts is limited. Materials and methods In a multi-method qualitative study based… read more here.
Keywords: tuberculosis contact; stakeholder perspectives; contact investigation; contact ... See more keywords