What type of study is this?

This is a Cross-Sectional Study study.

What question did this study set out to answer?

To assess patient satisfaction with tuberculosis care services in Southern Afghanistan.

April 29, 2026Patient Preference and AdherenceOpen Access

Assessment of Patient Satisfaction with TB Care Services in Southern Afghanistan

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MSMuhammad Haroon Stanikzai HBHazratullah Bariz ZAZabihullah Anwary

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Cross-sectional study reports 44.5% dissatisfaction among TB patients in Southern Afghanistan, indicating healthcare inequities and out-of-pocket costs as major factors.

Key Points

To assess patient satisfaction with tuberculosis care services in Southern Afghanistan.
Cross-sectional study conducted among adult TB patients from six care centers.
Patient satisfaction measured using Patient Satisfaction Questionnaire-18 (PSQ-18).
Bivariate and multivariable logistic regression models identified factors associated with dissatisfaction.
44.5% of patients were dissatisfied with TB care services.
Lowest satisfaction scores were related to financial aspects and doctor-patient interaction time.
Higher dissatisfaction odds were linked to rural residency, lower income, out-of-pocket costs, lack of counselling, and smoking.

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Stanikzai et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69f154c0879cb923c4944f2e https://doi.org/10.2147/ppa.s602353

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April 29, 2026Patient Preference and AdherenceOpen Access

Assessment of Patient Satisfaction with TB Care Services in Southern Afghanistan

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Authors

MSMuhammad Haroon Stanikzai HBHazratullah Bariz ZAZabihullah Anwary

Discussion

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Overview

Cross-sectional study reports 44.5% dissatisfaction among TB patients in Southern Afghanistan, indicating healthcare inequities and out-of-pocket costs as major factors.

Key Points

To assess patient satisfaction with tuberculosis care services in Southern Afghanistan.
Cross-sectional study conducted among adult TB patients from six care centers.
Patient satisfaction measured using Patient Satisfaction Questionnaire-18 (PSQ-18).
Bivariate and multivariable logistic regression models identified factors associated with dissatisfaction.
44.5% of patients were dissatisfied with TB care services.
Lowest satisfaction scores were related to financial aspects and doctor-patient interaction time.
Higher dissatisfaction odds were linked to rural residency, lower income, out-of-pocket costs, lack of counselling, and smoking.

Cite This Study

Stanikzai et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69f154c0879cb923c4944f2e https://doi.org/10.2147/ppa.s602353

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