Tuberculosis infection control measures in healthcare facilities in Moyen-Ogooue Province, Gabon.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Healthcare workers (HCW) are at higher risk of tuberculosis (TB) than the general population. We assessed healthcare facilities for their TB infection control standards and priorities.

Methods

A standardised tool was applied. The assessment was conducted by direct observation, documents review and interviews with the facility heads.

Results

Twenty healthcare facilities were assessed; 17 dispensaries, an HIV-clinic, a private not-for-profit hospital and a public regional hospital. In both hospitals, outpatient departments, internal medicine wards, paediatric wards, emergency departments; and the MDR-TB unit of the public regional hospital were assessed. In Gabon, there are currently no national guidelines for TB infection control (TBIC) in healthcare setting

SUBMITTER: Vigenschow A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8571857 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature