Evaluation of tuberculosis treatment monitoring in the Koro health district from 2019-2021

Abstract

Introduction: Tuberculosis remains a major public health problem with a high incidence in the world and in sub-Saharan Africa. The objective of this work was to evaluate the monitoring of anti-tuberculosis treatment in the health district of Koro from 2019 to 2021. Methods: This was a cross-sectional study describing resources, process and results. Data were collected from a structured questionnaire addressed to providers and an exhaustive sampling of tuberculosis patient records followed during the period. Results: the study involved 172 files of patients followed. The age group 35-44 years was the most represented, with 20.93% among patients. They were followed by providers at 98.8% for follow-up 0 and 75% for follow-up 6. The number of positive patients decreased between the follow-up of the 2nd month and the follow-up of the 6th month, going from 27 positive cases to 2 positive cases. The cure rate was 76.7% and the death rate was 14%. A total of 6.4% completed the treatment, against 1.2% treatment failure. Conclusion: with a level of satisfaction of the requirements estimated at 65%, the follow-up of patients under anti-tuberculosis treatment, although considered moderately satisfactory, requires efforts to reduce the risk of treatment failure, hence the interest of a more in-depth analysis of the different factors.