Table 2.
Clinical and behavioral characteristics of PTB patients attending public health facilities in the Metekel Zone, West Ethiopia, 2020 (n = 416).
| Characteristics | Frequency (n) | Percentage (%) |
|---|---|---|
| Smear positivity | ||
| Smear positive | 309 | 74.3 |
| Smear negative | 107 | 25.7 |
| Symptoms at presentation | ||
| Cough | 407 | 97.8 |
| Shortness of breath | 84 | 20.2 |
| Fever | 59 | 14.2 |
| Weight loss | 53 | 12.7 |
| Chest pain | 30 | 7.2 |
| Night sweating | 14 | 3.4 |
| Types of treatment center | ||
| Hospital | 86 | 20.7 |
| Health center | 330 | 79.3 |
| History of visit to informal care providers | ||
| Yes | 276 | 66.3 |
| No | 140 | 33.7 |
| Status of a patient at first contact | ||
| Working | 185 | 44.5 |
| Ambulatory | 184 | 44.2 |
| Bedridden | 47 | 11.3 |
| Previous contact with TB patient | ||
| Yes | 133 | 32.0 |
| No | 283 | 68.0 |
| Comorbidity | ||
| Yes | 121 | 29.1 |
| No | 295 | 70.9 |
| History of alcohol drinking | ||
| Nonconsumer | 198 | 47.5 |
| Previous consumer | 135 | 32.5 |
| Current consumer | 83 | 20.0 |
| History of smoking | ||
| Nonsmoker | 356 | 85.6 |
| Previous smoker | 42 | 10.1 |
| Current smoker | 18 | 4.3 |
| Knowledge about TB | ||
| Good Knowledge | 133 | 32.0 |
| Poor knowledge | 283 | 68.0 |