Table 2.

Reasons for seeking and not seeking health care from health facilities

Authors	Reasons not seeking care from health facilities	Reasons of seeking care from health facilities
Abebe et al. [23]	Absence of previous TB treatment history	–
Engeda et al. [24]	Old age, less than secondary educational level, lack of job, perceived wellness, absence of previous TB treatment history	–
Hiluf et al. [25]	Age group greater than 55 years,Lack of money, illiteracy	Being unmarried
Senbeto et al. [26]	Low monthly income, use of traditional-healing practices.	Less family size, male sex
Yimer et al. [27]	Short duration of cough, absence of previous TB treatment history	Male sex, independence in economy

-the reasons not reported