Table 2 Overview of themes used in the analysis
From: A qualitative study of perspectives on access to tuberculosis health services in Xigaze, China
Theme | Sub-themes |
|---|---|
Ability to perceive | • Awareness of tuberculosis • Attitudes towards tuberculosis |
Ability to seek | • Healthcare options • Pathways to care |
Ability to reach | • Physical mobility related to their health condition • Transport options • Wait times • Family support • Home visits by village doctors |
Ability to pay | • Government subsidies • Out of pocket payments • Transport costs • Opportunity costs in seeking care |
Ability to engage | • Doctor-patient relationship • Lived experiences • Information sources |
Ability to maintain care | • Side effects • Satisfaction with treatment • Social support |