Table 1 Definition of costs and income used in this study
Variables | Definition | Direct costs | Indirect costs |
|---|---|---|---|
Pre-diagnostic and diagnostic costs | All types of cost incurred during the period between the onset of symptoms and diagnosis with TB in public or private healthcare facilities, at a pharmacy, or by a practitioner of alternative medicine. | Medical: Costs of consultation, administration, laboratory tests, X-ray examinations, and drugs. Non-medical: Costs of food and travel for patient and/or guardian. | Patient’s and guardian’s income losses. |
Treatment costs | All types of cost incurred after being diagnosed and treated for TB, includes the costs of hospitalization and adverse events. | Medical: Costs of administration, evaluation (laboratory test, X-ray examination, or others), hospitalization, and adverse events. Non-medical: Costs of food and travel (for patient and/or guardian), and food supplements. | Patient’s and guardian’s income losses. |