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      Pathways to treatment for tuberculosis in Bali: patient perspectives.

      Qualitative Health Research
      Fear, Female, Health Services Accessibility, Humans, Indonesia, Male, Patient Acceptance of Health Care, psychology, Prejudice, Qualitative Research, Quality of Health Care, Tuberculosis, prevention & control

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          The authors explored treatment-seeking behavior among people with tuberculosis (TB) in Bali, Indonesia. They conducted in-depth interviews with 5 people who had been diagnosed with TB and 6 people who were suspected of having TB but who had not yet received a diagnosis. Participants reported frequent delays in obtaining a diagnosis of TB and obtaining adequate treatment. The authors describe issues associated with treatment-seeking behavior using the following five main themes: awareness of TB-causes, symptoms, and seriousness; influence of others; treatment quality; treatment barriers and default; and stigma and fear. Their findings reinforce the importance of a comprehensive TB control program that provides quality diagnostic and treatment services, and patient and community education, and enables patient involvement in treatment.

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