Perceived risk of tuberculosis infection among healthcare workers in Swaziland

Perceived risk of tuberculosis infection among healthcare workers in Swaziland

Abstract Background The incidence of tuberculosis (TB) in the Kingdom of Swaziland is extremely high. How healthcare workers (HCWs) in Swaziland perceive infection control (IC) measures for preventing TB transmission is unclear. This study aimed to determine perceived risk of TB infection in relatio...

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Main Authors: Yi-Hao Weng, Patience Thulile Bhembe, Hung-Yi Chiou, Chun-Yuh Yang, Ya-Wen Chiu
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2016-11-01
Series:BMC Infectious Diseases
Subjects:
Infection control
N95 respirator mask
Sputum
Tuberculosis
Swaziland
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12879-016-2029-6

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