Case finding in tuberculosis patients: Diagnostic and treatment delays and their determinants
YHMRJ-Yemeni Health and Medical Research Journal. 2004; 1 (2): 44-48
in English
| IMEMR
| ID: emr-69267
ABSTRACT
A nested case-control study was conducted in all tuberculosis centers implementing directly observed treatment short course [DOTS] strategy for tuberculosis control in Yemen. The aim is to determine the extent and determinants of delay in diagnosis and treatment of pulmonary tuberculosis patients [PTB]. 598 new smear-positive patients were interviewed using a structured and pre tested questionnaire regarding their health seeking behavior and other determinants of delay in getting timely and appropriate care
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IMEMR (Eastern Mediterranean)
Main subject:
Case-Control Studies
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Clinical Protocols
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Surveys and Questionnaires
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Treatment Outcome
Type of study:
Controlled clinical trial
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Practice guideline
Limits:
Female
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Humans
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Male
Language:
English
Journal:
Yemeni Health Med. Res. J.
Year:
2004
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