Tuberculosis infection control measures in health care facilities offering tb services in Ikeja local government area, Lagos, South West, Nigeria

Table 3 Environmental Control Measures for Tuberculosis Infection in DOTS Healthcare Facilities in Ikeja LGA

Control Measure^a	Frequency (n = 20)	Percentage (%)
Ventilation System:
Mixed (both natural and mechanical)	20	100
Cross Ventilation in Waiting Area	15	75
Cross Ventilation in Consulting Room	7	35
Use of designated area for sputum Collection	0	00
Use of ultraviolet germicidal irradiation	0	0
Adequacy of window/Floor Area Ratio in waiting area (≥20 %)	12	60
Adequacy of window/Floor Area Ratio in consulting room (≥20 %)	10	50

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