Evaluation of tuberculosis control in floating population in Huzhou

Objective To evaluate the effects of tuberculosis (TB) control in floating population before and after the implementation of global fund TB control project in Fuzhou and provide evidence for the further improvement of TB control in this population. Methods The registering data of TB patients in floating population from January 2005 to June 2012 were collected. The TB patients registered after the implementation of global fund TB control project (October 2008-June 2012) were divided into study group and those registered before the implementation of global fund TB control project (January 2005-Sebtember 2008) were divided into control group to compare their outcomes. Results The study group included 1596 TB patients, and the control group included 1084 TB patients. The cure rate of new smear positive patients increased from 81.0% to 89.2% (2=13.17, P0.01). The cure rate of retreated patients increased from 65.9% to 76.4%, but the difference had no statistical significance (2=1.28,P=0.26). The fully treatment rate of smear-negative patients increased from 73.7% to 90.0% (2=37.88, P0.01). The difference in cure rate of new smear positive TB patients aged44 years between study group and control group was statistical significant (2=13.34, P0.01). The difference in fully treatment rate of smear negative TB patients in all age group between two groups were statistical significant. The differences in cure rate of the patients in migrant workers between two groups had statistical significance (2=13.64, P0.01). The difference in cure rate of sputum smear negative patients between two groups, except the patients engaged in service work, was statistical significant. Conclusion The outcomes of TB patients in floating population in Huzhou has been greatly improved since the implementation of TB control. Targeted intervention is effective in TB control.