Table 1 Framework of problem analysis for TB case finding
Step 1 | Awareness -- | The patient is aware that he/she is suffering from symptoms or complaints, which could be TB | Â |
Step 2 | Motivation -- | The patient suffering from symptoms which could be TB contacts a health care delivery point | Case |
Step 3 | Selection -- | The health professional suspects TB and requests a X-ray and sputum examination (smear) | Finding |
Step 4 | Examination -- | The sputum test is correctly carried out on the patients thus selected | Â |