Factors associated with the length of delay with tuberculosis diagnosis and treatment among adult tuberculosis patients attending at public health facilities in Gondar town, Northwest, Ethiopia

Table 2 Clinical characteristics of TB patients attending at public health facilities in Gondar town, Northwest Ethiopia, 2016

Variables	Frequency	Percent
Previous exposure to TB patient
Yes	60	20.3
No	236	79.7
HIV Status
Positive	71	24
Negative	225	76
First action with onset of symptoms
Consult Health Care Provider	139	47
Practiced self-medication	55	18.6
Visit traditional healers	29	9.8
Using non-prescribed medications from Pharmacies	73	24.7
Type of health facility first consultation
Health Post	24	8.1
Health Center	126	42.6
Governmental Hospital	79	26.7
Private Clinic	57	19.3
Private hospital	10	3.4
No of Health Care Providers consulted
≤ 2	34	24.5
3-4	23	16.5
≥ 5	82	59.0
Reasons of First Consultation
Accessibility	148	50
Confidence in getting Cured	35	11.8
Service available anytime	42	14.2
Better Care	46	15.5
Smear Status
Smear Positive	228	77
Smear Negative	68	23
Investigation TB diagnosis made
Sputum smear microscopy	228	77
Genexpert	68	23

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