Qualitative study on the effects of prevention and control and influencing factors for pulmonary tuberculosis in rural area of Chongqing
- VernacularTitle:重庆农村地区结核病防制效果及影响因素的定性研究
- Author:
Ying LIU
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Pulmonary tuberculosis;
Rural area;
Health service provider;
Qualitative study
- From:
Journal of Chongqing Medical University
2003;0(06):-
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
Objective:To analyze the current situation and the problems and influencing factors of TB control from health service providers in rural area of Chongqing city to provide references.Methods:The leaderships of relevant departments,TB patients or suspects,normal residents and doctors were interviewed by qualitative methods such as key information interviews,in-depth interview,focus group discussion.Results:Diagnostic delay,failure in referring or tracing and patients'adherence are the main problems of TB prevention and control in rural area of chongqing city.Health service providers'capacity and attitude impacted its effect.These factors are further related to the implementation of policies,hospital infrastructure,the mechanisms of health financing and management.Conclusion:Greater importance should be attached to the rural doctors.In order to improve the effects on the control of TB,the government should strengthen training,funding and management.
