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Difference observed in various delays between private and governmental clinics/hospitals in TB patients in Tabriz, Iran 2012-2014
| Type of Delay | Public Hospital/Clinics N = 77 | Private Hospital/Clinics N = 90 | P-value† | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patient delay | Yes N (%)a | 51 (66.2) | 32 (35.0) | 0.001 |
| Range (days) | 0-365 | 0-453 | ||
| Health care system delay | Yes N (%)b | 36 (46.7) | 45 (50) | 0.62 |
| Range (days) | 1-425 | 1-726 | ||
aMedian PD > 13 days, bmedian HSD >53 days, †P-value is based on Mood’s median test
