Table 3 Doctors’ practices on leishmaniasis notification
Yes | No | Not relevant | |
|---|---|---|---|
Have you suspected Leishmaniasis in any patient during last 8 years? | 105(58.0%) | 68(37.6%) | 8(4.4%) |
Have you notified any Leishmaniasis cases | 35(19.4%) | 134(74.4%) | 11(6.1%) |
Do you have notification forms at your ward/institute | 98(54.1%) | 66(36.5%) | 17(9.4%) |
Do you have notification forms at your private practice place/s | 4(2.3%) | 98(55.7%) | 74(42.0%) |
How do you notify in the absence of notification forms | |||
i) Do not notify | 23(17.0%) | 87(64.4%) | 25(18.5%) |
ii) Notify when notification forms are available | 54(41.2%) | 62(47.3%) | 15(11.5%) |
iii) Inform to the relevant MOH by a telephone call | 101(67.3%) | 37(24.7%) | 12(8.0%) |