Implementation of a modified drive-through sampling strategy for SARS-CoV-2-the Nigerian experience

• DOI: 10.11604/pamj.supp.2020.35.2.24319
• Publication Date: 2020-07-09T09:44:18Z
• Authors: Olufemi Samuel Amoo; Aigbe Gregory Ohi...; Adesola Zaidat Musa; Ifeoma Idighe; Fehintola Ige; Temie Giwa-Tubosun; Sodiq Oloko; Aisha Abiola; Esther Ngozi Ohihoin; Agatha Ngozi David; Abideen Salako; David Oladele; Chidinma Muoghalu...; Tajudeen Akanji B...; Oluwagbemiga Olan...; Emelda Chukwu; Nkiruka Nnonyelum...; Oliver Chukwujekw...; Rosemary Ajuma Audu; Babatunde Lawal S...
• Keywords: Turnaround time; Sample (material); 2019-20 coronavirus outbreak

effective and safe means of sample collection is a crucial component testing for Covid-19. Uptake key to containing controlling the spread virus. Scientists have been working on various strategies that will increase uptake COVID-19. One such method involves use drive-through sampling strategy.data was collected by both qualitative quantitative methods. An eligibility form filled online. While in-depth interviews were conducted aspect study.2,600 visits recorded at website, 2300 (88.46%) participants successfully registered test. 57.4% found eligible which 78.0% presented This Consisted 22.0% walk-in. The average time transiting through site 19.2 ± 4.6minutes while walk-in 28 9.2min. difference statistically significant (p<0.001). In component, respondents opined maximum safety measures deployed protect health workers. Most said turnaround process short.the strategy although largely successful, dependent Internet penetrability, thus this modality be best utilized as an adjunct established models collection.