Factors associated with patient and health care system delay among migrant and local tuberculosis patients in Istanbul: a cross-sectional study

Our research underscores the importance of focusing on the migrant community to achieve tuberculosis control goals, potentially through interventions to increase knowledge of healthcare system access and the significance of working conditions, including health insurance. While we profiled migrant TB patients, qualitative research is needed to elucidate the underlying reasons for delays in diagnosis and treatment.