Healthcare-seeking pathway and delay analysis of rifampicin-resistant tuberculosis patient in Southwestern China
This study visualizes RR-TB healthcare-seeking flows in economically underdeveloped areas of China. Though healthcare access is decent, diagnostic delays are notable, especially at under-resourced facilities. We should pay more attention to and enhance the RR-TB diagnostic capabilities of primary health facilities. While treatment pathways are simple, financial burdens might be a key issue. Reducing these burdens through multi-channel funding and policy support is essential.
Authors
- Lianyong Chen
- Haohao Ru
- Xing Sheng Yang (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6710-0012)
- Jinou Chen (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6074-2178)
- Yunbin Yang (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0005-8784-0727)
- Lin Xu (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4512-347X)
- Liangli Liu
- Zichao Li (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4679-1042)
- Rui Yang (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7679-9646)
- Ling Li (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7704-0658)
Institutions
- Kunming Medical University (CN)
- Yunnan Center for Disease Control And Prevention (CN)
Publication Details
- Journal
- BMC Public Health
- Published
- 2025-05-31
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1186/s12889-025-23288-w
- Citations
- 3
- Primary Topic
- Tuberculosis Research and Epidemiology
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 4.19
Funders
- National Natural Science Foundation of China