From: Patterns of delays amongst pulmonary tuberculosis patients in Lagos, Nigeria
Type of Delay
Mean (Weeks) ± SD
Median (Weeks)
Patient delay
12.3 ± 9.2
8.0
Doctor delay
1.3 ± 1.5
1.0
Treatment delay
0.8 ± 0.7
Total Delay
14.3 ± 9.3
10.0