Abstract:
Background: Tuberculosis continues to be a major global health problem and a cause of
mortality and morbidity across all age groups throughout the world, especially in developing
countries. It is estimated that, a single individual living with pulmonary TB infection in the
community can infect an average of 8-10 people in a year and, each household contact
contributing to about 4.5% to 7.8% of active disease.
Objective: To determine the prevalence of Tuberculosis investigation among household contacts
of index TB case in Ga West Municipal of Greater Accra.
Methods: This was a descriptive cross-sectional study using purposive sampling to select 107
contacts of mdex TB cases. Structured questionnaires were administered to collect data for the
study. The data collected was analyzed using ST AT A version 14.
Results: The study found high awareness of TB among contacts. Knowledge of mode of
transmission of TB was also high among contacts. However, knowledge of signs and symptoms
of Tb was low with low level of screening among contacts. Prevalence of TB among contacts
was 20%
Conclusion: Healthcare facilities should take advantage of high awareness and knowledge of
TB to educate contacts on the need to screen for TB.
