Capacity gaps in health facilities for case management of intestinal schistosomiasis and soil-transmitted helminthiasis in Burundi.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Schistosomiasis and soil-transmitted helminthiasis (STH) are endemic diseases in Burundi. STH control is integrated into health facilities (HF) across the country, but schistosomiasis control is not. The present study aimed to assess the capacity of HF for integrating intestinal schistosomiasis case management into their routine activities. In addition, the current capacity for HF-based STH case management was evaluated.

Methods

A random cluster survey was carried out in July 2014, in 65 HF located in Schistosoma mansoni and STH endemic areas. Data were collected by semi-quantitative questionnaires. Staff with different functions at the HF were interviewed (managers, care providers, heads of laboratory and pharmacy and data clerks). Data pertaining to knowledge of

SUBMITTER: Bizimana P 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6030799 | biostudies-literature | 2018 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature