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Area of Science:

  • Public Health
  • Infectious Diseases
  • Epidemiology

Background:

  • Tuberculosis (TB) remains a significant global health challenge, especially in high-prevalence regions.
  • Early diagnosis and effective treatment are critical for controlling TB transmission and improving patient outcomes.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate diagnostic delays in tuberculosis patients.
  • To identify risk factors contributing to patient and healthcare system delays in TB diagnosis and treatment initiation.

Main Methods:

  • A survey was conducted in Tunisian health facilities from March to October 2014.
  • Included 352 adult patients with pulmonary TB (PTB) initiated on anti-TB treatment.
  • Analyzed delays from symptom onset to treatment initiation, categorizing them into patient, healthcare system, and overall delays.

Main Results:

  • The median time from symptom onset to treatment initiation was 52.56 days.
  • Patient delays were longer in men, those with alcohol dependence, and individuals aware of their illness.
  • Healthcare system delays were associated with older age, female patients, private physician consultations, and outpatients.

Conclusions:

  • Significant delays in TB diagnosis and treatment were observed.
  • Improved public education on TB symptoms and enhanced healthcare professional training are recommended to reduce diagnostic delays and ensure timely treatment.