Table 2 Help-seeking behaviour to malaria in children
| Â | Young women (< = 30) | Older women (>30) | Previous mortality | No history of child births | Total (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Sample (N = 186) | 84 | 102 | 36 | 150 | 186 |
Behaviour* | Â | Â | Â | Â | Â |
Self-medication (with herbs, herbal potions): | 45(53.6) | 67(65.7) | 25(69.4) | 87(58.0) | 60.2 |
Self-medication with antipyretics from market/shops | 9(10.7) | 15(14.7) | 2(5.6) | 22(14.7) | 12.9 |
Treatment with drugs from health facilities | 12(14..3) | 8(7.8) | 4(11.1) | 16(10.7) | 10.7 |
Treatment with herbs and drugs from market/shops | 14(16.7) | 16(15.7) | 5(13.9) | 25(16.7) | 16.1 |
If symptoms do not go away/get worse | Â | Â | Â | Â | Â |
Visit the herbalist | 6(7.1) | 48(47.1) | 23(63.9) | 31(20.7) | 29.0 |
Visit the health facility/staff | 8(9.5) | 15(14.7) | 6(16.7) | 17(11.3) | 12.4 |
Wait for husband before any action | 36(42.9) | 9(8.8) | 2(5.6) | 43(28.7) | 24.2 |
Consult mother-in-law | 21(25.0) | 19(18.6) | 2(5.6) | 38(25.3) | 21.5 |
Consult a more experienced friend or neighbour | 13(15.5) | 11(10.8) | 3(8.3) | 21(14.0) | 21.9 |