Table 4.
Challenges regarding detection and reporting of brucellosis in Kilosa and Chalinze districts
| Kilosa, n (16) | Chalinze, n (16) | |
|---|---|---|
| n (%) | n (%) | |
| Healthcare workers | ||
| Inadequate knowledge and skills | 14(87.5) | 15(93.8) |
| Lack of diagnostic resources | 14(87.5) | 15(93.8) |
| Inadequate human resources | 5(31.3) | 13(81.3) |
| Unspecific nature of clinical signs | 9(56.3) | 15(93.8) |
| Inadequate community awareness | 10(62.5) | 15(93.8) |
| Late presentation of cases to health facility | 8(50.0) | 11(68.8) |
| Inadequate collaboration with relevant sectors | 8(50.0) | 12(75.0) |
| Drug deficiency in the health facilities | 4(25.0) | 7(43.6) |
| Ineffective drug to treat the diseases | 1(6.3) | 7(43.6) |
| Community health workers | ||
| Inadequate knowledge and skills | 2(12.5) | 7(43.6) |
| Long distance to the health facilities | 1(6.3) | 0(0.0) |
| Unreliable transport | 2(12.5) | 0(0.0) |
| Inadequate community awareness | 2(12.5) | 2(12.5) |
| Late presentation of cases to health facility | 0(0.0) | 1(6.3.0) |