Table 2 Mean patient time (in minutes) at different points of seeking care at government health centres
Variable | Presumptive Mean[95%CI] | RDT Mean[95%CI] | Microscopy Mean[95%CI] | Overall Mean[95%CI] |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Contact with clinician | 11.1[10.6-11.6] | 11.9[11.3-12.5] | 11.3[10.8-11.9] | 11.4[11.1-11.7] |
Contact for investigation | N/A | 7.6[7.1-8.0] | 11.0[10.6-11.4] | 9.3[8.9-9.6] |
Waiting time for test results | N/A | 37.5[32.8-42.3] | 123.9[105.9-142.0] | 62.4[54.6-70.2] |
Overall waiting time | 135.6[123.0-148.2] | 109.2[98.3-120.1] | 156.1[141.4-170.9] | 133.7[126.0-141.3] |
Time spent at HC | 143.8[131.2-156.4] | 134.4[123.5-145.3] | 188.5[173.8-203.3] | 155.6[147.8-163.4] |