Table 3 Indicators of implementation of the TPT cascade based on surveys of 271 health care workers in Namibia, 2014–2015
Indicator of ICF/TPT cascade implementation (n)a | Number of HCWs | % |
|---|---|---|
IMPLEMENTATION | ||
 Received training on TB screening or TPT (n = 173) | ||
  Yes | 106 | 61.3 |
v | 67 | 38.7 |
 Reported starting TPT at the same time as ART (n = 150) | ||
  Yes | 70 | 46.7 |
  No | 80 | 53.3 |
 Reported that PLHIV were screened for TB during every clinic visit (n = 168) | ||
  Yes | 111 | 66.1 |
  No | 57 | 33.9 |
RESPONSIBILITY | ||
 Who is responsible for conducting TB screening at your health facility? (n = 175) | ||
  Nurse +/− Other | 148 | 84.6 |
  Other Only | 107 | 61.1 |
 Who is responsible for prescribing TPT at your health facility? (n = 169) | ||
  Nurse (or nurse + physician) | 130 | 76.9 |
 Physican Only | 74 | 43.8 |
CLINICIAN PERCEPTION | ||
 What concerns do you have concerning TPT? (n = 135) | ||
  None | 47 | 34.8 |
  Some | 88 | 65.2 |
 What concerns do your patients have regarding TPT? (n = 137) | ||
  None | 73 | 53.3 |
  Some | 64 | 46.7 |
 Is your facility doing a good job of getting PLHIV on TPT? (n = 108) | ||
  Yes | 78 | 72.2 |
  No | 30 | 27.8 |