Author: Xia, Yinyin; Huang, Fei; Chen, Hui; Wang, Ni; Du, Xin; Chen, Wei; Li, Tao; Huan, Shitong; Sun, Miaomiao; Liu, Jianjun; Zhao, Yanlin
Title: The Impact of COVID-19 on Tuberculosis Patients’ Behavior of Seeking Medical Care — China, 2020 Cord-id: 7k1u9eyp Document date: 2021_6_25
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Snippet: What is already known on this topic? The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic has disrupted the tuberculosis (TB) service system. However, the impact on TB patients in China remains unknown. What is added by this report? This report firstly addressed the impact of COVID-19 on TB patients in China. About half of TB patients did not revisit the hospital due to personal reasons. The reasons for irregular medication and postponing or cancelling examination after full treatment course were di
Document: What is already known on this topic? The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic has disrupted the tuberculosis (TB) service system. However, the impact on TB patients in China remains unknown. What is added by this report? This report firstly addressed the impact of COVID-19 on TB patients in China. About half of TB patients did not revisit the hospital due to personal reasons. The reasons for irregular medication and postponing or cancelling examination after full treatment course were different. What are the implications for public health practice? Health education and risk communication should be strengthened for better TB patient management and treatment adherence, especially in light of the COVID-19 pandemic.
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