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Chinese Journal of Antituberculosis ›› 2009, Vol. 31 ›› Issue (7): 404-406.

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Effects on tuberculosis case finding in floating population of program management

Pang Xuewen,Li Shanglun   

  1. Tianjin Center for Tuberculosis Control,Tianjin 300041,China
  • Online:2009-07-10 Published:2011-11-03

Abstract: ObjectiveTo analyze the function of China Global Fund R5 TB Control Program on tuberculosis case finding in floating population and to provide scientific evidence for tuberculosis control in the group. MethodsThe data of tuberculosis case finding of floating population before and after the program were collected and compared for research evaluation. ResultsThe best way for tuberculosis case finding in floating population was referring,but the proportion of the clinical consultation raised from 33.4% to 39.6%. More suspect cases were found by referring and the total arrival rate raised from 83.7% to 91.0%.The number of active tuberculosis cases was as 1.88 times as the last year. ConclusionSome measures of the program are effective in tuberculosis case finding in floating population.

Key words: Tuberculosis,pulmonary/prevention & control, Residential mobility, Tianjin city