Magnitude and factors associated with delay in treatment-seeking among new pulmonary tuberculosis patients in public health facilities in Habro district, eastern Ethiopia.

In the current study, more than three-fifths of TB patients delayed seeking treatment. Thus, awareness of tuberculosis should be created, especially targeting females and communities found at a distance from the health facility. Additionally, health professionals should emphasise the importance of getting medical attention early and knowing how to suspect and identify tuberculosis symptoms.