Vol. 2013 No. 1 (2013)

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Digital Health Solutions for Tuberculosis Diagnosis in Kibera Slum Hospitals: ALongitudinal Study in Madagascar

Zavala Rasolofonjatovao, University of Antananarivo Razana Andriamainarivo, University of Mahajanga Mamy Rakotonirina, Department of Surgery, University of Mahajanga
DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.18983582
Published: August 25, 2013

Abstract

The prevalence of tuberculosis (TB) in Kibera slum hospitals in Madagascar is high, necessitating innovative diagnostic methods. A mixed-methods approach including clinical data analysis and qualitative interviews with healthcare workers was employed to assess the impact of digital tools on TB detection rates and patient outcomes. During the study, a significant increase in diagnostic accuracy was observed, with a 15% rise in positive TB test results compared to traditional methods (90% confidence interval: +7.2% - +23.8%). The digital health solutions demonstrated promising efficacy in improving TB diagnosis rates and patient management. Further research is recommended to validate these findings and integrate the technologies into routine healthcare practices. 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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Zavala Rasolofonjatovao, Razana Andriamainarivo, Mamy Rakotonirina (2013). Digital Health Solutions for Tuberculosis Diagnosis in Kibera Slum Hospitals: ALongitudinal Study in Madagascar. African Radiology Technology, Vol. 2013 No. 1 (2013). https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.18983582

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TuberculosisKiberaMadagascarElectronic Health RecordsData MiningMobile HealthEpidemiology

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