Title : Evaluation of the tuberculosis surveillance system in the South Region, Haiti, April 2022
Abstract:
Introduction : Tuberculosis is a contagious infectious disease caused by a mycobacterium of the tuberculosis complex, mainly the tuberculosis mycobacterium or Koch's bacillus. Globally, tuberculosis is the 13th leading cause of death and the second due to an infectious disease, behind COVID-19 . Haiti is now on the list of high prevalence countries in the Americas region. This study aims to evaluate the Tuberculosis monitoring system at the level of the South department. Methods : A descriptive cross-sectional study was carried out using PNLT tuberculosis surveillance data from January to December 2021 in the South department. Data was collected by: individual interviews using an elaborate questionnaire. We appreciated the attributes of organization and operation, usefulness, stability, flexibility, responsiveness, simplicity, representativeness and data quality. Tuberculosis surveillance officers were interviewed. Data entered and analyzed on Excel and Epi Info 7.2. Results : Of 22 confirmed cases of Tuberculosis identified, men constituted 14 (64%), young people aged 15 and 49 represented 64% of cases. The system has an average simplicity of 905, an average acceptability of 79%, a flexibility of 58.8%, an average sensitivity of 87%, an average stability of 50%, and an average representativeness of (90%). Conclusion : The Tuberculosis monitoring system in the South department appears to be functional. It is useful, simple, sensitive, representative, low in stability and flexibility. In order to have better surveillance of this disease, the involvement of all health personnel in the department is highly necessary . Improve Stability and Flexibility. Keywords : Evaluation, Surveillance system, Tuberculosis, South, Haiti
