A study to critically analyze Revised National Tuberculosis Control Program norms implementation at a medical college-level facility

Authors

  • Rajesh Kharadee PG Resident, Department of Respiratory Medicine, School of Excellence in Pulmonary Medicine, Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose Medical College, Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh, India https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3338-6283
  • Sanjay Kumar Bharty Associate Professor, Department of Respiratory Medicine, School of Excellence in Pulmonary Medicine, Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose Medical College, Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh, India https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8197-1375
  • Vikas Patel Assistant Professor, Department of Respiratory Medicine , School of Excellence in Pulmonary Medicine, Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose Medical College, Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh, India https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2212-2554
  • Avinash Jain Assistant Professor, Department of Respiratory Medicine , School of Excellence in Pulmonary Medicine, Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose Medical College, Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh, India https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1980-4346
  • Brij Bihari Patel Assistant Professor, Department of Respiratory Medicine , School of Excellence in Pulmonary Medicine, Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose Medical College, Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh, India https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9089-8704
  • Brahma Prakash Associate Professor, Department of Respiratory Medicine, School of Excellence in Pulmonary Medicine, Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose Medical College, Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh, India https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1634-5463

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.3126/ajms.v13i8.46399

Keywords:

RNTCP implementation; Tuberculosis unit; DOTS

Abstract

Background: Tuberculosis (TB) control activities are implemented in the country for more than 50 years. The countrywide lockdown in 2020 adversely impacted routine health-care services including those for the management of TB. Operational research is needed to know whether Revised National Tuberculosis Control Program (RNTCP) (National Tuberculosis Elimination Program) is heading in the right direction as far as the pace and quality of implementation of the program are concerned.

Aims and Objectives: The aim of the present study was to investigate the strength, weaknesses, and opportunities of RNTCP. An analysis of RNTCP was done to identify competencies and gaps.

Materials and Methods: The present retroprospective and observational study was carried out at the RNTCP facility of a Government Medical College in the Central India in Madhya Pradesh during the year 2019–20. Samples of 238 patients registered under RNTCP for anti-tubercular treatment were taken in the study. Data were collected using a structured schedule from the RNTCP center and tabulated in a Microsoft Excel sheet, to assess the compliance of RNTCP norms in the management of TB.

Results: The most commonly affected age was 16–49 years and the male: female ratio was 3:2. The most common basis of diagnosis was microbiological (60.92%). Follow-up sputum testing was done on time in 64.71% of patients. Adherence to anti-tubercular treatment (ATT) was regular in 78.57% of patients. All patients were telephoned while 43.14% of patients were home visited as a default action. After default action, 35.29% of patients return to regular ATT. Out of all registered patients initiated on ATT, 81.09% were treatment success, while 7.14% lost to follow-up, 2.1% became defaulters, and 4.62% patients died.

Conclusion: We conclude that treatment success of TB unit was near the RNTCP norm of 85% which is below the national 88%. The probable reasons for the higher default rate and loss to follow-up rate during the study period could be the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.

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Published

2022-08-01

How to Cite

Kharadee, R., Sanjay Kumar Bharty, Vikas Patel, Jain, A., Patel, B. B., & Prakash, B. (2022). A study to critically analyze Revised National Tuberculosis Control Program norms implementation at a medical college-level facility. Asian Journal of Medical Sciences, 13(8), 103–109. https://doi.org/10.3126/ajms.v13i8.46399

Issue

Vol. 13 No. 8 (2022)

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