Investigating the role of symptom valorisation in tuberculosis patient delay in urban areas in Portugal

• Главные авторы: Margarida de Morais (Автор), Sofia Sousa (Автор), Jéssica Marques (Автор), Marta Moniz (Автор), Raquel Duarte (Автор), Andreia Leite (Автор), Patrícia Soares (Автор), URBANTB group (Автор)
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• Опубликовано: BMC, 2023-12-01T00:00:00Z.
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Abstract Background Diagnosis delay contributes to increased tuberculosis (TB) transmission and morbimortality. TB incidence has been decreasing in Portugal, but median patient delay (PD) has risen. Symptom valorisation may determine PD by influencing help-seeking behaviour. We aimed to analyse the...