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Table 4 Process-related measuring item of tuberculosis patients with directly observed treatment, short - course strategy in Gamo Zone public health facilities, 2021

From: Tuberculosis patients’ satisfaction with directly observed treatment short course strategy and associated factors in Southern Ethiopia: a mixed method study

Measuring items

Strongly dissatisfied f(%)

Dissatisfied f(%)

Neutral f(%)

Satisfied f(%)

Strongly satisfied f(%)

Explanation and response of HCPs about your questions

1(0.28)

3(0.84)

31(8.66)

203(56.70)

120(33.52)

HCPs’ ability the diagnose, treat, and care for TB

0(0)

4(1.12)

19(5.31)

201(56.15)

134(37.43)

The cost you paid for TB diagnosis and treatment

4(1.12)

10(2.79)

29(8.10)

209(58.38)

106(29.61)

The obligation of costs beyond your ability to pay for transportation

31(8.66)

56(15.64)

43(12.01)

171(47.77)

57(15.92)

Carefulness and allotted time of HCPs to check your clinical condition

1(0.28)

5(1.40)

34(9.50)

221(61.73)

97(27.09)

HCP welcoming,

respect, friendly treatment, and courteous?

3(0.84)

7(1.96)

26 (7.26)

209(58.38)

113(31.56)

HCPs consider you as a stranger (as if they don’t know)

17(4.75)

62(17.32)

48(13.41)

183(51.12)

48(13.41)

Appointment system for follow-up?

1(0.28)

27(7.54)

20(5.59)

225(62.85)

85(23.74)

So long waiting time with the registration process to get TB

15(4.19)

65(18.16)

45(12.57)

178(49.72)

55(15.36)

HCPs use medical terms without explaining what they mean

44(12.29)

71(19.83)

24(6.70)

173(48.32)

46(12.85)

  1. Key: f = frequency, %= percentage