Patient Reported Delays in Seeking Treatment for Tuberculosis among Adult and Pediatric TB Patients and TB Patients Co-Infected with HIV in Lima, Peru: A Qualitative Study

Frontiers in Public Health

Valerie A. Paz-Soldan¹ 

关键词: tuberculosis;    delayed diagnosis;    Latin America;    qualitative research;    HIV;   

DOI  :  10.3389/fpubh.2014.00281

学科分类：卫生学

来源: Frontiers

【 摘 要 】

Introduction: Tuberculosis (TB) remains a significant public health challenge worldwide, and particularly in Peru with one of the highest incidence rates in Latin America. TB patient behavior has a direct influence on whether a patient will receive timely diagnosis and successful treatment of their illness.

【 授权许可】

CC BY