Table 3 Knowledge of tuberculosis and activities of community based surveillance volunteers
Variable | N = 105, No. | % | p value | 95 % CI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Training on TB | ||||
Trained | 28 | 26.67 | p < 0.01 | 0.64–0.82 |
Knowledge on signs and symptoms of TB | ||||
Mentioned 3 correct signs and symptoms | 28 | 26.42 | ||
Mentioned 2 correct signs and symptoms | 39 | 37.74 | ||
Mentioned 1 correct sign and symptom | 38 | 35.85 | p = 0.47 | 1.2–1.9 |
Evidence of CBSV register | ||||
Register available | 33 | 32.04 | p < 0.001 | 0.6–0.8 |
Recorded cases in CBVS register | ||||
Cases recorded | 15 | 35.71 | ||
Cases not recorded | 18 | 64.29 | p = 0.5 | 0.5–0.8 |
Identified possible TB case in past year | ||||
Identified possible TB case | 28 | 25.24 | p = 0.001 | 0.7–0.8 |
Referred suspects to health facility | ||||
Referred | 27 | 96.43 | p < 0.002 | 0.2–0.4 |
Received feedback from DHMT | ||||
Feedback received | 10 | 9.52 | ||
No feedback received | 95 | 90.48 | p < 0.0001 | 0.9–1.0 |
Means of accessing health care | ||||
Health insurance | 74 | 70.48 | p = 0.02 | 0.2–0.4 |
Sensitizes community on TB | ||||
Gives talk on TB | 46 | 43.8 | p = 0.47 | 0.5–0.6 |