Implementation status of household contact tuberculosis screening by health extension workers: assessment findings from programme implementation in Tigray region, northern Ethiopia

Implementation status of household contact tuberculosis screening by health extension workers: assessment findings from programme implementation in Tigray region, northern Ethiopia

Abstract Background In the Tigray region of Ethiopia, Health Extension Workers (HEWs) conduct Tuberculosis (TB) screening for all household (HH) contacts. However, there is limited evidence on implementation status of HH contact TB screening by HEWs. The aim of this program assessment was to describ...

Full description

Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Hailay Gebretnsae, Brhane Gebrekidan Ayele, Tsegay Hadgu, Esayas Haregot, Aregay Gebremedhin, Eyassu Michael, Mebrahtu Abraha, Daniel G. Datiko, Degue Jerene
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2020-01-01
Series:BMC Health Services Research
Subjects:
Tuberculosis
Tuberculosis screening
Health extension worker
Tigray
Ethiopia
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12913-020-4928-x

Internet

https://doi.org/10.1186/s12913-020-4928-x

Similar Items