Table 5.
Relationship between quantification performance of malaria microscopists (n=107) and work experience, educational status, types of health facility and training.
| Variables | Quantified at least one BF slide (%) | Missed both BF slides (%) | Chi-Square | df | p-value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Educational Status | |||||
| Diploma | 11 (10.3) | 14 (13.1) | 1.0 | 2 | 0.607 |
| Degree | 34 (31.8) | 29 (27.0) | |||
| MSc or higher | 11 (10.3) | 8 (7.5) | |||
| Work Experience (years) | |||||
| < 2 | 2 (1.9) | 2 (1.9) | 0.4 | 2 | 0.823 |
| 2-5 | 21 (19.6) | 22 (20.6) | |||
| > 5 | 33 (30.8) | 27 (25.2) | |||
| Place of Work | |||||
| Health centre laboratory | 6 (5.6) | 10 (9.3) | 14.2 | 3 | 0.003 |
| Hospital laboratory | 5 (4.7) | 17 (15.9) | |||
| Sub regional laboratory | 11 (10.3) | 4 (3.7) | |||
| Regional reference laboratory | 34 (31.8) | 20 (18.7) | |||
| Participation in malaria microscopy and QA training | |||||
| Yes | 54 (50.5) | 29 (27.1) | 24.0 | 1 | <0.001 |
| No | 2 (1.9) | 22 (20.5) |