Perceived ease of use of Truenat among laboratory staff as a new diagnostic tool for TB in Nigeria: Result of a pilot roll-out.

ABSTRACT: In January 2020, WHO released a rapid communication on use of molecular assays as initial tests for diagnosis of tuberculosis, recommending Truenat as a replacement for smear microscopy in TB diagnosis. This study was designed to assess perceived ease of use of Truenat among Laboratory staff as a new diagnostic tool for TB in Nigeria. This study used a cross-sectional design. All trained Laboratory personnel operating the Truenat Duo equipment in 38 Truenat sites in the country were included. Information was obtained using a pre-tested self-administered questionnaire. Ease of use of Truenat was assessed using twenty-three variables on a five-point Likert scale of 1-5. The variables were analyzed quantitatively and qualitatively. Good Ease of use of Truenat was determined by proportion of r

SUBMITTER: Ihesie A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11414918 | biostudies-literature | 2024

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature