Understanding health care-seeking behaviour of the tribal population in India among those with presumptive TB symptoms.

ABSTRACT:

Background and objectives

Understanding the drivers for care-seeking among those who present with symptoms of TB is crucial for early diagnosis of TB and prompt treatment, which will in turn halt further TB transmission. While TB is a challenge among the tribal population, little is known about the care-seeking behaviour and the factors influencing care-seeking behaviour among the tribal population across India.

Methodology

This community-based descriptive study was carried out in 17 states of India across 6 zones, covering 88 villages from tribal districts with over 70% tribal population. The sample population included individuals ≥15 years old who were screened through an interview for symptoms suggestive of pulmonary TB (PTB), currently and/or previously on anti-TB treatm

SUBMITTER: Thomas BE 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8136700 | biostudies-literature | 2021

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature