Performance of Laboratory Professionals Working on Malaria Microscopy in Tigray, North Ethiopia
Joint Authors
Derbie, Awoke
Abera, Bayeh
Alemu, Megbaru
Tadesse, Desalegn
Hailu, Tesfaye
Mulu, Wondemagegn
Hailu, Tadesse
Source
Journal of Parasitology Research
Issue
Vol. 2017, Issue 2017 (31 Dec. 2017), pp.1-6, 6 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2017-12-19
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
6
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Background.
Microscopic analysis of stained blood smear is the most suitable method of malaria diagnosis.
However, gaps were observed among clinical laboratory professionals in microscopic diagnosis of malaria.
Methods.
A cross-sectional study was conducted in December 2015 among 46 laboratory professionals.
Data was collected via on-site assessment and panel testing.
The slide panel testing was composed of positive and negative slides.
The kappa score was used to estimate the agreement between participants and reference reader.
Results.
The overall agreement between the study participants and the reference reader in malaria detection was 79% (kappa = 0.62).
Participating in refresher training on malaria microscopy (Adjusted Odds Ratio (AOR = 7, CI = 1.5–36.3)) and malaria epidemic investigation (AOR = 4.1 CI = 1.1–14.5) had statistical significant association with detection rate of malaria parasites.
Conclusion.
Laboratory professionals showed low performance in malaria microscopy.
Most of the study participants were graded “in-training” in laboratory diagnosis of malaria.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Alemu, Megbaru& Tadesse, Desalegn& Hailu, Tesfaye& Mulu, Wondemagegn& Derbie, Awoke& Hailu, Tadesse…[et al.]. 2017. Performance of Laboratory Professionals Working on Malaria Microscopy in Tigray, North Ethiopia. Journal of Parasitology Research،Vol. 2017, no. 2017, pp.1-6.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1186236
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Alemu, Megbaru…[et al.]. Performance of Laboratory Professionals Working on Malaria Microscopy in Tigray, North Ethiopia. Journal of Parasitology Research No. 2017 (2017), pp.1-6.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1186236
American Medical Association (AMA)
Alemu, Megbaru& Tadesse, Desalegn& Hailu, Tesfaye& Mulu, Wondemagegn& Derbie, Awoke& Hailu, Tadesse…[et al.]. Performance of Laboratory Professionals Working on Malaria Microscopy in Tigray, North Ethiopia. Journal of Parasitology Research. 2017. Vol. 2017, no. 2017, pp.1-6.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1186236
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1186236