Table 2 General service readiness at DOTS facilities by states
From: General and tuberculosis-specific service readiness in two states in Nigeria
Variable | Anambra n (%) N = 22 | Oyo n (%) N = 20 | Total n (%) N = 42 | P value | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Basic amenities | |||||
aImproved water source | |||||
Yes | 16 (72.7) | 14 (70.0) | 30 (71.4) | ||
Electricity power supply | |||||
Yes | 16 (72.7) | 10 (50.0) | 26 (61.9) | ||
aImproved sanitation | |||||
Yes | 14 (63.6) | 16 (80.0) | 30 (71.4) | ||
Consulting room with privacy | |||||
Yes | 13 (59.1) | 17 (85.0) | 30 (71.4) | ||
Communication equipment | |||||
Yes | 4 (18.2) | 11 (55.0) | 15 (35.7) | ||
Computing facilities | |||||
Yes | 1 (4.5) | 2 (10.0) | 3 (7.1) | ||
Domain score (mean availability of items as percent) [Mean (SE)] | 47 (4.0) | 50.8 (3.9) | 48.8 (2.8) | 0.33 | −15.29, 7.56 |
Basic equipment | |||||
Weighing scale | |||||
Yes | 15 (68.2) | 17 (85.0) | 32 (76.2) | ||
Thermometer | |||||
Yes | 22 (100) | 20 (100) | 42 (100) | ||
Domain score (mean availability of items as percent) [Mean (SE)] | 84.1 (5.1) | 92.5 (4.1) | 88.1 (3.3) | 0.01 | −21.6, 4.79 |
Infection Prevention | |||||
Appropriate storage of sharp waste | 14 (63.6) | 18 (90) | 32 (76.2) | ||
Safe disposal of sharps | 17 (77.3) | 15 (75.0) | 32 (76.2) | ||
Appropriate storage of infectious waste | 14 (63.6) | 18 (90) | 32 (76.2) | ||
Safe disposal of infectious waste | 17 (77.3) | 15 (75.0) | 32 (76.2) | ||
Soap and running water available | 13 (59.1) | 11 (55.0) | 24 (57.1) | ||
Latex gloves available | 14 (63.6) | 13 (65.0) | 27 (64.3) | ||
Domain score (mean availability of items as percent) [Mean (SE)] | 65.2 (5.4) | 76.7 (4.1) | 70.6 (3.5) | 0.60 | −25.3, 2.31 |
Availability of structural problems in the health facility | |||||
Roof | 9 (40.9) | 8 (40.0) | 17 (40.5) | ||
Ceiling | 11 (50.0) | 13 (65.0) | 24 (57.1) | ||
Wall | 7 (31.8) | 6 (30.0) | 13 (31.0) | ||
Floors | 7 (31.8) | 5 (25.0) | 12 (28.6) | ||
Painting | 9 (40.9) | 6 (30.0) | 15 (35.7) | ||
Plumbing | 8 (36.4) | 6 (40.0) | 14 (33.3) | ||
Drainage | 4 (18.2) | 5 (25.0) | 9 (21.4) | ||