Abstract
Aim: to identify the factors related to the early and late diagnosis of tuberculosis (TB) and the feelings and experiences of people infected with the disease. Method: this is a descriptive study of a qualitative nature performed with 23 subjects in TB treatment in Maringá-PR, Brazil. Data collection occurred in April 2012, through semi-structured interviews. Content analysis was used for data treatment. Results: three categories were evidenced: Knowing the path: factors related to early and late TB diagnosis; Pain Relief: unveiling the feelings of sufferers following a diagnosis of TB and; changes resulting from the diagnosis of TB. Discussion: prompt diagnosis and early treatment are seen as essential factors for disease control. Conclusion: factors such as providing subsidies to a potential TB sufferer for undertaking diagnostic tests and the availability of results in a timely manner are crucial for early treatment.
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