Vol. 2010 No. 1 (2010)

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Community-Based Tuberculosis Control Programme Effectiveness Among Rural Villagers in Zimbabwe: Treatment Completion Rates and Healthcare Service Referral Frequencies

Zviri Dube, Department of Pediatrics, Great Zimbabwe University Chituwo Mushuri, Scientific and Industrial Research and Development Centre (SIRDC) Mujuru Chikodza, Department of Pediatrics, Scientific and Industrial Research and Development Centre (SIRDC) Gumbo Nyakudya, Department of Epidemiology, National University of Science and Technology (NUST), Bulawayo
DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.18905989
Published: May 21, 2010

Abstract

Tuberculosis (TB) remains a significant public health issue in rural Zimbabwe, where access to healthcare services is limited. A cross-sectional study design was employed with structured questionnaires administered to a sample population from selected rural villages in Zimbabwe. Data were analysed using descriptive statistics and inferential statistical methods including logistic regression for analysis of referral patterns. Treatment completion rates averaged at 85% with significant variability across different villages, influenced by socioeconomic factors. Referral frequencies varied, with higher rates observed among villages closer to the provincial capital, suggesting a need for regionalized healthcare services. Community-based TB control programmes show promise in improving treatment adherence and reducing referral needs, though further research is required to optimise service delivery. Enhanced community engagement strategies should be developed, along with targeted outreach initiatives to improve access to care among remote areas. Regionalized healthcare services are recommended to reduce referral distances. Treatment effect was estimated with $\text{logit}(p_i)=\beta_0+\beta^\top X_i$, and uncertainty reported using confidence-interval based inference.

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Zviri Dube, Chituwo Mushuri, Mujuru Chikodza, Gumbo Nyakudya (2010). Community-Based Tuberculosis Control Programme Effectiveness Among Rural Villagers in Zimbabwe: Treatment Completion Rates and Healthcare Service Referral Frequencies. African Animal Genetics (Agri/Animal Science), Vol. 2010 No. 1 (2010). https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.18905989

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TuberculosisRural Health ServicesCommunity Health WorkersContact InvestigationTreatment AdherenceHealthcare UtilizationCross-Sectional Studies

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