The Prevalence of Tuberculosis in Zambia: Results from the First National TB Prevalence Survey, 2013-2014

PloS One
Nathan KapataMartin P Grobusch

Abstract

Tuberculosis in Zambia is a major public health problem, however the country does not have reliable baseline data on the TB prevalence for impact measurement; therefore it was among the priority countries identified by the World Health Organization to conduct a national TB prevalence survey. To estimate the prevalence of tuberculosis among the adult Zambian population aged 15 years and above, in 2013-2014. A cross-sectional population-based survey was conducted in 66 clusters across all the 10 provinces of Zambia. Eligible participants aged 15 years and above were screened for TB symptoms, had a chest x-ray (CXR) performed and were offered an HIV test. Participants with TB symptoms and/or CXR abnormality underwent an in-depth interview and submitted one spot- and one morning sputum sample for smear microscopy and liquid culture. Digital data collection methods were used throughout the process. Of the 98,458 individuals who were enumerated, 54,830 (55.7%) were eligible to participate, and 46,099 (84.1%) participated. Of those who participated, 45,633/46,099 (99%) were screened by both symptom assessment and chest x-ray, while 466/46,099 (1.01%) were screened by interview only. 6,708 (14.6%) were eligible to submit sputum and 6,1...Continue Reading

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Jun 9, 2016·Bulletin of the World Health Organization·Ifedayo Mo AdetifaUmberto d'Alessandro
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