In
2011, barangay Goin had a Tuberculosis prevalence of 4 cases. In 2014, 1 TB
case was present, while 3 showed presumptive signs and symptoms. 2 of these
have sought consult. However, they were lost to follow-up. There was not active
case finding in the community then.
The team has constructed a community
health plan on Tuberculosis Detection in 2014 and has now progressed to
implementing active case findings in the barangay through the newly installed
TB Task Force.
Latest findings show an identified 14 TB
presumptive cases. To encourage health-seeking behavior among this group, the
TB Task Force was sent to conduct health teaching on TB in these households.
These identified persons were also advised
to submit their selves at the barangay health station for DSSM. Currently, 7
out of the 14 identified have tested negative for PTB.
Although half of the suspected TB carriers
tested negative, the second half are yet to submit their selves for DSSM
testing. The high detection rate has proved that active case finding partnered
with knowledge on PTB by the TB Task Force is effective and is will be urged to
continue.
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