LT-Microscopy

Technical specifications for TB diagnosis specimen carriers are as follows:

Thermocol Box:

• Thickness of box - 2.5 cm
• Outer dimensions: Length - 18.5 cm, breadth - 13 cm, height - 12 cm (without lid), height - 14 cm (with lid); Inner dimensions: Length - 14.5 cm, breadth - 8 cm, height - 12 cm (without lid), height - 13 cm (with inner part of lid).

Gel Pack:

The major duties and responsibilities of the Laboratory Technician at the Designated Microscopy Centre (DMC) are to: ​

Stigma is when someone sees you in a negative way.

Discrimination is when someone treats you in a negative way.

At Individual Level

Although more men are affected by TB, women and transgender persons experience the disease differently. Gender differences and inequalities play a significant role in how people of all gender access and receive healthcare services.

Broad principles to address gender inequalities in TB care

Awareness should be generated in the community for promoting various health programmes, health seeking behaviours, screening of TB cases etc. by involving and sensitizing community influencers including PRI members and treatment support groups.

Figure: Activities for awareness generation in community

Do’s

• Active listening, emphatic gestures and expressions
• Ensure the confidentiality of the conversation done with the patient
• Ensure Minimum interruption during the conversation with patient
• Ensuring availability of IEC materials such as posters, videos, pamphlets etc. to dispel myths and misconceptions.

Don'ts

Confidential dialogue between a health care provider and a patient that helps a patient to define his/her feelings, cope with stress, and to make informed decisions regarding treatment.

The patient should be counselled at all the three phases i.e.,