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Evaluation of contact tracing activities during the Ebola virus disease outbreak in Guinea, 2015.
International Health 2017 March 2
Objectives: The objective of the study was to present the findings of an audit tool aimed at assessing contact tracing activities during an Ebola outbreak.
Methods: The tool was based on Ebola guidelines and observations in the field. It was composed of 38 indicators covering contact tracing preparatives, resources, procedures and results.
Results: All contact tracing teams were assessed in Boké and Conakry prefectures (24 supervisors, 22 community workers, 442 contacts) between 1 July and 10 August 2015. Contact lists had less than a 40% accomplishment rate. 7% of the contacts were not seen by community workers or supervisors. 'No touch policy' was fully respected.
Conclusion: Audit checklist helped to systematically identify critical issues related to contact tracing.
Methods: The tool was based on Ebola guidelines and observations in the field. It was composed of 38 indicators covering contact tracing preparatives, resources, procedures and results.
Results: All contact tracing teams were assessed in Boké and Conakry prefectures (24 supervisors, 22 community workers, 442 contacts) between 1 July and 10 August 2015. Contact lists had less than a 40% accomplishment rate. 7% of the contacts were not seen by community workers or supervisors. 'No touch policy' was fully respected.
Conclusion: Audit checklist helped to systematically identify critical issues related to contact tracing.
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