The study of "Barriers in accessing TB control services in Son La and Gia Lai, Vietnam" was conducted to figure out the barriers in accessing TB control services in the North West and Highland areas Vietnam along with making recommendations and solutions in order to improve the patients' access to TB examination, diagnosis and treatment, for increasing TB case detection rate in the study area. The findings of the study also help making necessary recommendations and interventions in order to support the National Tuberculosis Program in early detection and treatment of TB patients, reduce TB transmission in the community.

Autorentext

Name: Nguyen Duc Chinh, MD, PhDSex: MaleNationality: VietnameseDate of birth: 27 May 1960Current employment: Deputy Manager of Vietnam NTP2000-2003: PhD in Sociology1995: BA. of Sociology 1996-1999: Master in Sociology 1986-1992: Medical doctor of Epidemylogy