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Journal Article > Research

Performance of decentralised facilities in tuberculosis case notification and treatment success in Armenia

Davtyan K, Zachariah R, Davtyan H, Ramsay AR, Denisiuk O, Manzi M, Khogali MA, Van der Bergh R, Hayrapetyan A, Dara M
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Abstract
We assessed the performance of decentralised tuberculosis (TB) out-patient centres in tuberculosis (TB) case notification and treatment success in Armenia. An average threshold case notification of ⩾37/100 000 was seen in centres that had higher numbers of presumptive TB patients, where more TB was diagnosed by in-patient facilities and where TB contacts were examined. The number of doctors and/or TB specialists at centres did not influence case notification. Onsite smear microscopy was significantly associated with a treatment success rate of ⩾85% for new TB patients. Addressing specific characteristics of TB centres associated with lower case notification and treatment success and optimising their location may improve performance.
Countries
Armenia
Subject Area
tuberculosisSORT-IT
DOI
10.5588/pha.14.0038
Published Date
21-Oct-2014
PubMed ID
26393091
Languages
English
Journal
Public Health Action
Volume / Issue / Pages
Volume 4, Issue 2, Pages S13-6
Issue Date
21-Oct-2014
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