Khatri, Krishna Kumar
Chapagain, Durga Datta https://orcid.org/0009-0008-1522-1996
Kim, Tae Hyun https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1053-8958
Jang, Suk-Yong https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0558-1505
Kang, Sunjoo https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1633-2558
Rajaguru, Vasuki https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2519-2814
Kim, Do Won https://orcid.org/0009-0001-8222-8791
Article History
Received: 13 March 2026
Accepted: 4 May 2026
First Online: 14 May 2026
Declarations
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: Permission to access and use the data was obtained from the Lalitpur District Health Office (Ref. No. 185). The study utilized de-identified secondary data from routine program records; therefore, confidentiality and anonymity were maintained. As part of routine TB program procedures, patients receive counseling at the time of registration, and no additional consent or approval was required for this secondary analysis.
: Not applicable.
: The authors declare no competing interests.