Health seeking behavior among tuberculosis clients in a province of Thailand: A hospital-based study

Authors

  • Supreeya Maneekul
  • Rattana Punpanich
  • Penprapa Siviroj

Keywords:

tuberculosis clients, health seeking behavior

Abstract

The aim of the study was to examine the patterns of health seeking among 60 tuberculosis clients. The demographic data, health seeking behavior, and delays on presentation were collected. Three symptoms of cough, weight loss, and exhaustion were commonly encountered of 85.0, 78.3, and 66.6% respectively. The average client delay-to-health service was 11.3 weeks, and the majority of 85% waited at least 4-week postponement. Considerable delay exists between symptom onset and treatment initiating among the clients might be poor awareness and concern.

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Published

2015-12-28

How to Cite

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Maneekul S, Punpanich R, Siviroj P. Health seeking behavior among tuberculosis clients in a province of Thailand: A hospital-based study. Health Sci Tech Rev [Internet]. 2015 Dec. 28 [cited 2024 Apr. 19];9(3):31-4. Available from: https://li01.tci-thaijo.org/index.php/journalup/article/view/73675

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Research articles