Table 2.
Comparison of treatment outcomes between TB cases detected through active and passive case-finding
| TB treatment outcome | ACFa TB cases | PCFb TB cases | p c |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total cohort | 132 | 307 | – |
| Cured or completed treatment, n (%) | 102 (77.2) | 247 (80.5) | 0.223 |
| Lost to follow-up, n (%) | 12 (9.1) | 20 (6.5) | |
| Died, n (%) | 10 (7.6) | 17 (5.5) | |
| Transfer of care, n (%) | 8 (6.1) | 23 (7.5) | – |
a
ACF: active case-finding; TB case detected through intensified screening regardless of symptoms.
b
PCF: passive case-finding; TB case detected after a symptomatic patient came to a health facility.
c
Cured or completed treatment versus loss to follow-up or death.