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| Title | : | Care-seeking behaviour among individuals with TB symptoms in Jogjakarta Province, Indonesia: a community-based study |
| Author | : |
dr. Riris Andono Ahmad, MPH, Ph.D (1) Sake J. de Vlas (3) |
| Date | : | 23 2012 |
| Keyword | : | Care seeking behavior,TB,Risk factors,Indonesia Care seeking behavior,TB,Risk factors,Indonesia |
| Abstract | : | Background: Care-seeking behaviour of individuals with TB symptoms is a critical factor in early detection and treatment. Thorough understanding of determinants of the care-seeking process helps TB programme man- agers to improve TB case finding. The aim of this study was to assess determinants of care-seeking behaviour among patients with suspected TB at the population level. Methods: A cross-sectional survey was conducted among adults with cough for .2 weeks. Data on socio- demographics, onset of TB symptoms, TB knowledge, health facility visited and duration of each visit were collected. Results: Of the 746 respondents interviewed, approximately 10% had not yet sought care. Of those who sought care, less than one-half presented directly to medical healthcare providers. Being female and having multiple symptoms were associated with care-seeking action. The duration of patient delay (i.e. time between onset of symptoms and visiting a health provider) was relatively short, which may be due to the availability of an extended network of healthcare providers in Jogjakarta Province. Being male, a student or self-employed were associated with longer delay in presentation. Conclusions: Patient delay was relatively short. Efforts need to be focused on encouraging individuals with sus- pected TB to seek appropriate services through health education and quality improvement of health providers. |
| Group of Knowledge | : | Epidemiologi |
| Original Language | : | English |
| Level | : | Internasional |
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