Table 2.
Characteristics of child contacts after completion of six-month INH chemotherapy, 2019.
| Child/index case characteristics | Total children on IPT N = 94 (%) | Children who completed IPT 74 (78.7%) | Children who did not complete IPT N = 20 (21.3%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age group | |||
| <2 | 33 (35.1) | 25 (33.8) | 8 (40.0) |
| 2–3 | 25 (26.6) | 21 (28.4) | 4 (20.0) |
| 3–5 | 36 (38.3) | 28 (37.8) | 8 (40.0) |
| Sex | |||
| Male | 39 (41.4) | 41 (55.4) | 7 (35.0) |
| Female | 55 (58.6) | 33 (44.6) | 13 (65.0) |
| BCG scar | |||
| Yes | 81 (86.2) | 64 (86.5) | 17 (85.0) |
| No | 13 (13.8) | 10 (13.5) | 3 (15.0) |
| Relation with index | |||
| Child | 82 (87.2) | 64 (86.5) | 18 (90.0) |
| Others | 12 (12.8) | 10 (13.5) | 2 (10.0) |
| HIV tested | |||
| Yes | 15 (16.0) | 10 (13.5) | 5 (25.0) |
| No | 79 (84.0) | 64 (86.5) | 15 (75.0) |
∗Isoniazid prophylaxis treatment.