SynthesisFrontiers in public health2026
Factors associated with tuberculosis patient delay: a meta-analysis.
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Abstract
Background: Tuberculosis (TB) is among the top 10 causes of global death, and patient delay is a key factor causing higher mortality. This study intends to analyze the associated factors with TB patient delay. Methods: Embase, Cochrane Library, PubMed, and Web of Science were systematically searched for online available studies and unpublished sources from inception to 2025. STATA15.1 was adopted for data analyses, heterogeneity by inverse variance ( Results: Forty-two studies were included, involving 492,448 patients. The meta-analysis showed that occupation (OR 1.20, 95% CI 1.10-1.30, Conclusion: Patient delay not only affects the treatment and prognosis but also worsens the burden on the family and society. The rate of patient delay can be reduced by strengthening health education, establishing a perfect service system, and implementing early screening.
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