Table 2.
Distribution of primary health care facilities with optimal infrastructure and activities of infection control
| Domains | Among all observed PHCs (N = 17) | Among observed PHCs which provide DOT for MDR-TB (N = 7) |
|---|---|---|
| n | n | |
| Optimal infrastructure | ||
| Layout and zoning | 8 | 1 |
| Airflow | 9 | 2 |
| Available exhaust fan | 2 | 1 |
| Maintain exhaust fan | 0 | 0 |
| Available specific infectious waste disposal | 16 | 7 |
| Infectious waste disposal system | 6 | 3 |
| Air ventilation in laboratory | 9 | 4 |
| Specific sputum collection area | 6 | 5 |
| Available hand scrub liquid | 10 | 5 |
| Available and utilized surgical masks for patients | 15 | 6 |
| Optimal activities | ||
| Triage | 14 | 4 |
| Education | 8 | 3 |
| Separation | 10 | 3 |
PHCs primary health care facilities, DOT direct observed treatment, MDR-TB multidrug-resistant tuberculosis