Behavior type | Description | n (%) |
---|---|---|
The NTP's dream case | A TB patient who reached a DOTS facility within one month or less after start of first symptom, usually after applying self medication or consulting one non-DOTS provider | 12 (17.9%) |
The slow-but-sure case | A TB patient who took more than one month to reach DOTS facility after self-medication or consulting one non-DOTS provider | 23 (34.3%) |
The shopaholic case | A TB patient who took over one month to reach a DOTS facility and consulted two or more non-DOTS providers | 30 (44.8%) |
The NTP's nightmare case | A TB patient had not reached a DOTS facility at the time of interview | 2 (3.0%) |
TOTAL | Â | 67 (100.0%) |