Changes in utilization of TB health services in Nepal.
METHODS
Nepal.


OBJECTIVE
To assess the impact of community mobilization and health worker training on tuberculosis (TB) health services utilization.


METHODS
Questionnaire.


METHODS
The Japan International Cooperation Agency and the Nepal Ministry of Health launched a set of interventions to increase awareness and availability of treatment at government facilities. In 2001 and 2003, a questionnaire was administered to TB patients.


RESULTS
In 2001-2002, 77.3% of women and 80.0% of men with TB symptoms consulted at government facilities, compared to 30% of men and 32% of women in 1997-1999.


CONCLUSIONS
In the absence of any secular causes, this change can be attributed to the increasing community awareness of availability and quality of DOTS.
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Population and Family Health Sciences, Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, Maryland 21030, USA.
Bishai
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Kumar
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ten Asbroek
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Niessen
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D000328:Adult; D003151:Community Health Centers / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*; D023801:Directly Observed Therapy / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*; D005260:Female; D006266:Health Education; D006801:Humans; D007373:Interinstitutional Relations; D007390:International Agencies; D016015:Logistic Models; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009390:Nepal; D011635:Public Health Administration; D012923:Social Class; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires; D014376:Tuberculosis / Q000188:drug therapy* / Q000517:prevention & control; D014600:Utilization Review