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Table 1 Reasons for cases not being seen for results in facilities, Gauteng, Jan 2008 - June 2008

From: Factors influencing specialist care referral of multidrug- and extensively drug-resistant tuberculosis patients in Gauteng/South Africa: a descriptive questionnaire-based study

Reason

Hospital n (%)

Clinic n (%)

Total count

Loss to follow up1

74 (76%)

11 (52%)

85 (72%)

Deceased

18 (19%)

7 (33%)

25 (21%)

Did not come for results2

4 (4%)

1 (5%)

5 (4%)

Relocated

1 (1%)

2 (10%)

3 (3%)

Total

97(100%)

21 (100%)

118 (100%)

  1. 1Tracing of patient by health facility worker unsuccessful.
  2. 2Patients who were traced e.g. by phone (and had appointments) who did fail to present at the health facility for follow-up.