Table 2 Sources of money to pay for treatment.
From: Barriers to prompt and effective malaria treatment among the poorest population in Kenya
Variable | n = 1022 (%) |
|---|---|
Had enough money to pay for treatment | Â |
   • Yes | 613 (60.0) |
   • No | 409 (40.0) |
Sources of money to pay for treatment | Â |
   • Cash savings | 636 (62.2*) |
   • Borrowing | 260 (25.4) |
   • Gifts | 103 (10.1) |
   • Casual labour | 34 (3.3) |
   • Sale of assets | 102 (10.0) |
   • Credit at health facility | 180 (17.6) |
   • Waivers | 12 (1.2) |
   • Other | 26 (2.5) |
Money borrowed/credit paid back at the time of survey? | Â |
   • Yes | 166 (37.7) |
   • No | 274 (62.7) |
Sources of cash to clear debts | Â |
   • Cash | 15 (9.0) |
   • Casual labour | 69 (41.3) |
   • Sale of assets | 69 (41.3) |
   • Gifts | 12 (7.2) |
   • Other | 12 (7.2) |