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Original Research

Acid-Fast Bacilli Positivity Rate and Associated Factors among Leprosy Suspected Cases attending Selected Health Facilities located in West Arsi Zone, Oromia, Ethiopia

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Pages 4581-4589 | Published online: 03 Nov 2021

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Figure 1 Study sites include three hospitals and five health centers in the West Arsi zone.

Figure 1 Study sites include three hospitals and five health centers in the West Arsi zone.

Table 1 Socio-Demographic Characteristics of Leprosy Suspected Cases Attending Selected Health Facilities Located in West Arsi Zone, August 2020‒December 2020 (N = 422)

Table 2 Clinical Characteristics of Leprosy Suspected Cases Attending Selected Health Facilities Located in West Arsi Zone, August 2020‒December 2020 (N = 422)

Figure 2 Acid-fast bacilli (AFB) positivity rate according to specimen collection site among leprosy suspected cases attending selected health facilities located in West Arsi zone, August 2020‒December 2020.

Figure 2 Acid-fast bacilli (AFB) positivity rate according to specimen collection site among leprosy suspected cases attending selected health facilities located in West Arsi zone, August 2020‒December 2020.

Figure 3 Frequency of AFB detection across the study sites among leprosy suspected cases attending selected health facilities located in West Arsi zone, August 2020‒December 2020 (N=46).

Abbreviations: LSC, leprosy suspected cases; SCSH, Shashamane Comprehensive Specialized hospital; KH, Kokosa hospital, GH, Gambo hospital; KoHC, Kore health center; KHC, Kofale health center; AHC, Adaba health center; NHC, Nensebo health center; GAHC, Gedeb hasasa health center.
Figure 3 Frequency of AFB detection across the study sites among leprosy suspected cases attending selected health facilities located in West Arsi zone, August 2020‒December 2020 (N=46).

Table 3 Bivariable and Multivariable Analysis of Factors Associated with AFB Positivity Rate Among Leprosy Suspected Cases Attending Selected Health Facilities Located in West Arsi Zone, August 2020‒December 2020