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Implementation of WHO guideline on tuberculosis infection prevention and control in Kaduna State, Nigeria
Chiroma Laminu Rikochi
Adesola Zaidat Musa
Abstract
Introduction: tuberculosis (TB) has been documented as one of the top ten leading causes of death from a single germ, caused by
mycobacterium tuberculosis (MTB) affecting the lungs (pulmonary TB) and other parts of the body (extra pulmonary TB). The study assessed the Implementation level of the WHO Guideline on tuberculosis infection preventions and control in Kaduna State, Nigeria.
Methods: a cross-sectional cohort study was used to assess the implementation level of WHO guidelines on tuberculosis infection prevention control in healthcare settings providing tuberculosis care services through Directly Observed Treatment Short-course (DOT’S). The participants of the study include all healthcare workers providing tuberculosis care services through DOTs services in Kaduna State.
Results: the result of the study shows that of the 252 respondents 44.0% were trained on WHO guidelines on TBIC, 81.3% have adequate artificial ventilation and 62.7% do have adequate provision of personal protective equipment such as N-95.
Conclusion: it’s concluded that the implementation of WHO guidelines on tuberculosis infection control is insufficient in the study area. It’s also recommended that the provision and implementation of WHO guidelines on tuberculosis infection prevention and control measures is a general responsibility of government, partners, and healthcare workers.
