Table 2.
Characteristics of trained HCWs
| Training year | 2016, N (%) | 2017, N (%) | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total participants (N) | 111 (26) | 319 (74) | 430 |
| Cadre/role (%) | |||
| TB Coordinator (RTLC, DTLC, TB/HIV Officer) | 34 (31) | 102 (32) | 136 (32) |
| TB Nurse (DOT Nurse) | 19 (17) | 14 (4) | 33 (8) |
| Lab Staff | 13 (12) | 30 (9) | 43 (10) |
| Clinician | 19 (17) | 54 (17) | 73 (17) |
| Nurse | 5 (4) | 73 (23) | 78 (18) |
| Pharmacy Staff | 12 (11) | 27 (8) | 39 (9) |
| Social Worker | 9 (8) | 19 (6) | 28 (7) |
| Gender (%) | |||
| Male | 56 (50) | 170 (53) | 226 (53) |
| Female | 55 (50) | 149 (47) | 204 (47) |
| Average score | |||
| Pre-training test | 42 | 41 | 41 |
| Post-training test | 60 | 64 | 62 |
| p-value* | 0.0001 | 0.0001 | 0.0001 |
| Type of health facility (N = 55) | |||
| Hospital | 14 (70) | 18 (51) | 33 (58) |
| Health Center | 2 (10) | 11 (32) | 13 (24) |
| Dispensary | 4 (20) | 6 (17) | 10 (18) |
DOT directly observed treatment, NA not available