Department of Public Health, Sabargamuwa University, Sri Lanka
Research Article
A descriptive study on contact tracing of Pulmonary Tuberculosis in Sri Lanka
Author(s): Gamalthge NP
Introduction: Tuberculosis is worldwide public health problem. Though it was 50 years since the discovery of effective treatment for TB, it has not been controlled. It continued to spread resistance among poor as well as affluent even in Sri Lanka. Treatment seeking behavior, management procedures and active contact tracing of PTB patients have the influence in controlling the disease. Objectives • To determine effectiveness of contact tracing activities of PTB patient at Gampaha District. • To determine supportive behavior of PTB index patients to trace contact. Methodology: This study was cross sectional descriptive study which was carried out by using interviewer administrated questionnaire to identify effectiveness of contact tracing, supportive behavior of PTB patient, and screening activity of contacts. Limitations: Sum of the questionnaires is depended on PTB index pa.. View More»
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