Kyeong-Soo Lee
Yeungnam University Hospital, South Korea
Title: Development of manual for school tuberculosis control in Daegu, South Korea
Biography
Biography: Kyeong-Soo Lee
Abstract
Statement of the Problem: Tuberculosis is the disease with the highest incidence and mortality rate among the statutory infectious diseases administered by the state. In Korea, the incidence of tuberculosis increases after 15 years. Students live in the same space and have greater opportunities for exposure because they are more active. Prevention of tuberculosis in schools and prevention of tuberculosis suspected or confirmed cases should be prevented early. In order to prevent effective tuberculosis and prevent the spread of infection, Yeungnam University Hospital and Daegu Metropolitan City jointly produced and distributed 'Manual for School Tuberculosis Response' for middle and high school students.
Methodology & Theoretical Orientation: Daegu Metropolitan City and Yeungnam University Hospital Regional Center for Respiratory Disease for the prevention and management of students. Based on the "National Tuberculosis Control Guideline" issued by the Ministry of Health and Welfare of Korea, and also it was prepared in accordance with the situation of Daegu Metropolitan City. We held nine meetings and two workshops in 2015 to build the manual. Experts from Daegu Metropolitan City Office, Public Health Center, Ministry of Education, and participating medical institutions participating in the PPM national TB project jointly participated.
Findings: This manual contains information on the status of tuberculosis in Daegu Metropolitan City, the stage of preparation for tuberculosis, the response and measures in case of suspected tuberculosis or tuberculosis, and the role of related organizations. In addition, Q & A method is presented for cases of school tuberculosis confirmed cases and how to respond to situations. The manual was distributed to 227 middle and high schools and 24 related institutions in Daegu Metropolitan City and the manual was released on the website of Daegu Metropolitan Office of Education (www.dge.go.kr) so that it can be used in schools.
Conclusion & Significance: It is meaningful that this manual was developed and distributed in accordance with the situation of middle and high schools in Daegu Metropolitan City.