| Evaluation of a comprehensive refresher training program in malaria microscopy covering four districts of Uganda. | |
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PMID: 21540396 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
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Microscopy remains the gold standard for malaria diagnosis. However, quality microscopy services are severely lacking in most African countries. To improve capacity for malaria microscopy in Uganda, a 3-day refresher training program was conducted in four districts. Training impact was measured through a written examination and evaluation of the quality of blood-slide preparation and accuracy of field microscopy. A total of 184 of 192 (96%) identified laboratory personnel participated in the training. Average test scores improved from 41% to 75% (P < 0.001). A total of 1,079 and 1,190 routinely made thick blood smears were collected before and after the training, respectively. Sensitivity improved from 84% to 95% (P < 0.001), and specificity improved from 87% to 97% (P < 0.001). The proportion of well-prepared blood smears improved from 6% to 75% (P < 0.001). Supplemental training can have a significant impact on the knowledge of staff, accuracy of microscopy, and quality of blood-slide preparation. |
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Authors:
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Moses Kiggundu; Samuel L Nsobya; Moses R Kamya; Scott Filler; Sussan Nasr; Grant Dorsey; Adoke Yeka |
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Publication Detail:
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Type: Journal Article; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't; Research Support, U.S. Gov't, P.H.S. |
Journal Detail:
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Title: The American journal of tropical medicine and hygiene Volume: 84 ISSN: 1476-1645 ISO Abbreviation: Am. J. Trop. Med. Hyg. Publication Date: 2011 May |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2011-05-04 Completed Date: 2011-07-01 Revised Date: 2012-05-08 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 0370507 Medline TA: Am J Trop Med Hyg Country: United States |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 820-4 Citation Subset: AIM; IM |
Affiliation:
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Department of Medicine, Makerere University Medical School, and Uganda Malaria Surveillance Program, Mulago Hospital Complex, Kampala, Uganda. mkiggundu@muucsf.org |
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Humans Malaria / diagnosis* Microscopy / methods* Uganda |
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ID/Acronym/Agency:
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U50/CCU925122//PHS HHS |
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