Table 2 Treatment-seeking behaviour for the last episode of febrile illness
First actions | Men (%) | Women (%) | Total (%) |
|---|---|---|---|
Government health center | 63(35) | 44(36.7) | 107(35.7) |
Less qualified provider | 69(38.3) | 28(23.3) | 97(32.3) |
Community level volunteer (DDC) | 39(21.7) | 34(28.3) | 73(24.3) |
Self-medication | 4(2.2) | 6(5) | 10(3.3) |
Homeopath | 2(1.1) | 1(0.8) | 3(1) |
Traditional healer | 0(0) | 1(0.8) | 1(0.3) |
Did not take action | 3(1.7) | 6(5) | 9(3) |
Total | 180 | 120 | 300 |
Reasons for choice of provider* | Men (%) | Women (%) | Total (%) |
Proximity | 122(70.5) | 66(61.1) | 188(66.9) |
Low cost of care | 24(13.9) | 17(15.7) | 41(14.6) |
Faith on provider | 17(9.8) | 13(12) | 30(10.7) |
Provider attitude and availability | 8(4.6) | 10 (9.1) | 18 (6.4) |
Payment in credit | 2(1.2) | 2(1.9) | 4(1.4) |
Total | 173 | 108 | 281 |
Distance* | Men (%) | Women (%) | Total (%) |
≤ 5 KMs | 151 (87.3) | 82(75.9) | 233 (82.9) |
> 5 KMs | 22 (12.7) | 26 (24.1) | 48 (17.1) |
Total | 173 | 108 | 281 |
Mean (SD) | 3.45 (5.98) | 5 (7.99) | 4.05 (6.86) |
Transport* | Men (%) | Women (%) | Total (%) |
Walking | 76(43.9) | 57(52.8) | 133 (47.3) |
Bicycle | 85(49.1) | 37(34.3) | 122(43.4) |
Public transport | 10(5.8) | 12(11.1) | 22(7.8) |
Others (bullock cart, motorbike, rented vehicle) | 2(1.2) | 2(1.9) | 4(1.4) |
Total | 173 | 108 | 281 |