The feasibility of a public-private mix program on pulmonary tuberculosis screening in Penang:A pilot study
Malaysian Family Physician
;
: 75-83, 2021.
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in Chinese
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| ID: wpr-875754
ABSTRACT
@#Background:
The low detection rate of tuberculosis (TB) cases in Malaysia remains a challenge in the effort to end TB by 2030. The collaboration between private and public health care facilities is essential in addressing this issue. As of now, no private-public health care collaborative program in pulmonary tuberculosis (PTB) screening exists in Malaysia.Aim:
To determine the feasibility of a collaborative program between private general practitioners (GPs) and the public primary health clinics in PTB screening and to assess the yield of smearpositive PTB from this program.Methods:
A prospective cohort study using convenient sampling was conducted involving GPs and public health clinics in the North-East District, Penang, from March 2018 to May 2019. In this study, GPs could direct all suspected PTB patients to perform a sputum acid fast bacilli (AFB) direct smear in any of the dedicated public primary health clinics. The satisfaction level of both the GPs and their patients were assessed using a self-administered client satisfaction questionnaire. IBM SPSS Statistical Software was used to analyze the data.Results:
Out of a total of 31 patients who underwent the sputum investigation for PTB, one (3.2%) was diagnosed to have smear-positive PTB. Most of the patients (>90%) and GPs (66.7%) agreed to continue with this program in the future. Furthermore, most of the patients (>90%) were satisfied with the program structure.Conclusion:
It is potentially feasible to involve GPs in combating TB. However, a more structured program addressing the identified issues is needed to make the collaborative program a success.
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WPRIM (Western Pacific)
Main subject:
Nutrition Surveys
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Food Insecurity
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Malaysia
Type of study:
Diagnostic study
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Observational study
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Qualitative research
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Screening study
Limits:
Adult
Country/Region as subject:
Asia
Language:
Chinese
Journal:
Malaysian Family Physician
Year:
2021
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Article
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