Comparison of National TB Program Indicators Before and After Implementation of STEPS Model in Kerala, India
| Indicator | 2018 | 2019 | Percentage Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| TB cases notified by the private sector, no. | 3,981 | 5,003 | +26% |
| Private specimens tested by public GeneXpert machines, no. | 7,872 | 14,210 | + 81% |
| Microbiologically confirmed cases among notified TB, no. (%) | 995 (25%) | 1,951 (39%) | + 56% |
| Patients notified of TB test results, no. (%) | |||
| Patients tested for rifampicin resistance at baseline with GeneXpert | 637 (16%) | 1,951 (39%) | +143% |
| TB patients who know their HIV status | 1,672 (42%) | 4,102 (82%) | +95% |
| Patients received Direct Benefit Transfer | 1,273 (32%) | 3,552 (71%) | +122% |
| Patients whose treatment outcome was reported in Nikshay | 1,393 (39%) | 4,312 (86%) | +120% |
| Patients with TB treatment outcome reported, no. (%) | |||
| Patients' treatment was completed successfully | 1,253 (90%) | 3,797 (88%) | −2% |
| Patients lost to follow-up | 31 (2%) | 87 (2%) | 0% |