International Journal of Public Health (Jun 2023)
Assessment of Family Tuberculosis Contact Screening Practice and its Associated Factors Among Pulmonary Tuberculosis Positive Patients in South Wollo Zone, Amhara Region, Ethiopia
Abstract
Objectives: The objective of this study was to assess the prevalence and the associated factors of family contact screening practice.Methods: An institution-based cross-sectional study was conducted among 403 randomly selected pulmonary tuberculosis index cases from 1st May to 30th June 2020. Data were collected through a face-to-face interviewer-administered questionnaire. Multivariable logistic regression was performed.Results: The prevalence of family contact screening was 55.3%, (CI: 60–50). Having family support for care and treatment (AOR = 2.21, 95% CI: 1.16–4.21), waiting time of less than 60 min (AOR = 2.03, 95% CI: 1.28–3.21), receiving health education on TB prevention and treatment (AOR = 1.86), 95% CI: 1.05–3.29), and having good knowledge about TB prevention (AOR = 2.76, 95% CI: 1.77–4.294) were factors associated with family TB contact screening practice.Conclusion: This study revealed that the prevalence of family contact screening was low as compared to national and global targets. Factors associated with family contact screening practice were: the presence of family support, shorter waiting time, health education offered by healthcare workers, and a good level of knowledge of the index cases.
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