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Implementation of a modified drive-through sampling strategy for SARS-CoV-2-the Nigerian experience.
Amoo, Olufemi Samuel; Ohihoin, Aigbe Gregory; Musa, Adesola Zaidat; Idighe, Ifeoma; Ige, Fehintola; Giwa-Tubosun, Temie; Oloko, Sodiq; Abiola, Aisha; Ohihoin, Esther Ngozi; David, Agatha Ngozi; Salako, Abideen; Oladele, David; Gab-Okafor, Chidinma Muoghalu; Bamidele, Tajudeen Akanji; Aina, Oluwagbemiga Olanrewaju; Chukwu, Emelda; Odunukwe, Nkiruka Nnonyelum; Ezechi, Oliver Chukwujekwu; Audu, Rosemary Ajuma; Salako, Babatunde Lawal.
  • Amoo OS; Nigerian Institute of Medical Research 6 Edmund Crescent, Yaba, Lagos, Nigeria.
  • Ohihoin AG; Nigerian Institute of Medical Research 6 Edmund Crescent, Yaba, Lagos, Nigeria.
  • Musa AZ; Nigerian Institute of Medical Research 6 Edmund Crescent, Yaba, Lagos, Nigeria.
  • Idighe I; Nigerian Institute of Medical Research 6 Edmund Crescent, Yaba, Lagos, Nigeria.
  • Ige F; Nigerian Institute of Medical Research 6 Edmund Crescent, Yaba, Lagos, Nigeria.
  • Giwa-Tubosun T; Life Bank, Lagos, Nigeria.
  • Oloko S; Life Bank, Lagos, Nigeria.
  • Abiola A; Life Bank, Lagos, Nigeria.
  • Ohihoin EN; Nigerian Institute of Medical Research 6 Edmund Crescent, Yaba, Lagos, Nigeria.
  • David AN; Nigerian Institute of Medical Research 6 Edmund Crescent, Yaba, Lagos, Nigeria.
  • Salako A; Nigerian Institute of Medical Research 6 Edmund Crescent, Yaba, Lagos, Nigeria.
  • Oladele D; Nigerian Institute of Medical Research 6 Edmund Crescent, Yaba, Lagos, Nigeria.
  • Gab-Okafor CM; Nigerian Institute of Medical Research 6 Edmund Crescent, Yaba, Lagos, Nigeria.
  • Bamidele TA; Nigerian Institute of Medical Research 6 Edmund Crescent, Yaba, Lagos, Nigeria.
  • Aina OO; Nigerian Institute of Medical Research 6 Edmund Crescent, Yaba, Lagos, Nigeria.
  • Chukwu E; Nigerian Institute of Medical Research 6 Edmund Crescent, Yaba, Lagos, Nigeria.
  • Odunukwe NN; Nigerian Institute of Medical Research 6 Edmund Crescent, Yaba, Lagos, Nigeria.
  • Ezechi OC; Nigerian Institute of Medical Research 6 Edmund Crescent, Yaba, Lagos, Nigeria.
  • Audu RA; Nigerian Institute of Medical Research 6 Edmund Crescent, Yaba, Lagos, Nigeria.
  • Salako BL; Nigerian Institute of Medical Research 6 Edmund Crescent, Yaba, Lagos, Nigeria.
Pan Afr Med J ; 35(Suppl 2): 107, 2020.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: covidwho-962474
ABSTRACT

INTRODUCTION:

effective and safe means of sample collection is a crucial component of testing for Covid-19. Uptake of testing is key to containing and controlling the spread of the virus. Scientists have been working on various strategies that will increase the uptake of testing for COVID-19. One such method involves the use of the drive-through sampling strategy.

METHODS:

data was collected by both qualitative and quantitative methods. An eligibility form was filled online. While in-depth interviews were conducted for the qualitative aspect of the study.

RESULTS:

2,600 visits were recorded at the website, 2300 (88.46%) participants successfully registered for the test. 57.4% were found eligible of which 78.0% presented for the test. This Consisted of 78.0% drive-through and 22.0% walk-in. The average time for transiting through the drive-through site was 19.2 ± 4.6minutes while that of the walk-in was 28 ± 9.2min. This difference was statistically significant (p<0.001). In the qualitative component, respondents opined that maximum safety measures were deployed to protect both participants and health workers. Most said that the turnaround time for the sampling process was short.

CONCLUSION:

the sampling strategy although largely successful, is largely dependent on Internet penetrability, thus this sampling modality will be best utilized as an adjunct to established models of sample collection.
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Full text: Available Collection: International databases Database: MEDLINE Main subject: COVID-19 Testing / SARS-CoV-2 / COVID-19 Type of study: Diagnostic study / Prognostic study / Qualitative research Limits: Humans Country/Region as subject: Africa Language: English Journal: Pan Afr Med J Year: 2020 Document Type: Article Affiliation country: Pamj.supp.2020.35.2.24319

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Full text: Available Collection: International databases Database: MEDLINE Main subject: COVID-19 Testing / SARS-CoV-2 / COVID-19 Type of study: Diagnostic study / Prognostic study / Qualitative research Limits: Humans Country/Region as subject: Africa Language: English Journal: Pan Afr Med J Year: 2020 Document Type: Article Affiliation country: Pamj.supp.2020.35.2.24319