Table 3.
Active and latent tuberculosis screening among HCWs
| Characteristic (n = 240) | |
|---|---|
| Routine sputum sample during the last year | |
| Yes | 99 (41.3) |
| Chest radiography during the last year | |
| Yes | 128 (53.3) |
| Routine TST during the last year | |
| Yes | 124 (51.7) |
| Cough for more than 2 weeks during the last year | |
| Yes | 59 (24.6) |
| Action taken (n = 59) | |
| Consult with physician | 18 (30.5) |
| Sputum smear | 9 (15.3) |
| Sputum smear + Chest X-Ray | 10 (16.9) |
| Attributed to underlying disease | 10 (16.9) |
| Self-medicated | 7 (11.9) |
| None | 5 (8.5) |
Values are n (%)
TST Tuberculin skin test, IPT Isoniazid preventive therapy