Skip to main content

Table 2 Factors that affect implementation of MDR-TB guidelines in referring facilities

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

Factor

Hospital n/N (%)

Clinic n/N (%)

Staff not aware of MDR-TB guidelines

7/11 (64%)

24/29 (83%)

Staff do not know SH telephone number

4/11 (36%)

11/29 (38%)

Patient follow up perceived as difficult

11/11 (100%)

29/29 (100%)