Improved case detection of tuberculosis through a public-private partnership.
Indian J Chest Dis Allied Sci
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2004 Apr-Jun; 46(2): 133-6
Article
in English
| IMSEAR
| ID: sea-29489
ABSTRACT
Case detection of tuberculosis under public DOTS programmes is still low and there is currently a search for new ways to improve these programmes. We investigated the impact of a public-private partnership DOTS programme on tuberculosis case detection in New Delhi, India. Time series of case detection in an intervention and a control area were analysed through segmented linear regression modelling. We found that a significant positive trend shift occurred in the intervention area as compared to the control area after the partnership was initiated. The study indicates that public-private partnership is feasible way to improve TB case detection.
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IMSEAR (South-East Asia)
Main subject:
Tuberculosis
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Humans
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Public Sector
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Private Sector
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Directly Observed Therapy
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India
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National Health Programs
Type of study:
Diagnostic study
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Prognostic study
Country/Region as subject:
Asia
Language:
English
Journal:
Indian J Chest Dis Allied Sci
Year:
2004
Type:
Article
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