Performance evaluation of laboratory professionals and associated factors on tuberculosis microscopy in Amhara Region, Ethiopia

Abstract

Back ground: Tuberculosis is a major global health problem, Ethiopian ranks the among 22 high burden countries. Common Laboratory diagnosis methods of tuberculosis are Ziehl-Neelsen light microscopy; light emitting diodes fluorescent microscopy in resource limited countries like Ethiopia, however, detection of TB require skilled laboratory personnel, continuous monitoring and quality improvement mechanisms.