Health worker knowledge of Integrated Disease Surveillance and Response standard case definitions: a cross-sectional survey at rural health facilities in Kenya

Abstract Background The correct knowledge of standard case definition is necessary for frontline health workers to diagnose suspected diseases across Africa. However, surveillance evaluations commonly assume this prerequisite. This study assessed the knowledge of case definitions for health workers...

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Main Authors: Mitsuru Toda, Dejan Zurovac, Ian Njeru, David Kareko, Matilu Mwau, Kouichi Morita
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2018-01-01
Series:BMC Public Health
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Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12889-018-5028-2