Table 2.
Clinical and treatment details
| Parameter | Category | Frequency (n=64) | Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Presence of District Mental Health program | Yes | 32 | 50 |
| No | 32 | 50 | |
| Source of treatment for illness preferred | Public Allopathic Doctor/Healthcare Worker | 36 | 56.3 |
| Private Allopathic Doctors/Health Care Workers | 27 | 42.2 | |
| Alternative modes of treatment | 1 | 1.6 | |
| Individuals who had sought treatment | Yes | 15 | 23.4 |
| No | 49 | 76.6 | |
| Comorbidities (lifetime prevalence) | Substance Use Disorder | 17 | 26.6 |
| Tobacco | 17 | 26.6 | |
| Alcohol | 7 | 10.9 | |
| Other Substances | 3 | 4.7 | |
| Mood Disorder | 29 | 45.3 | |
| Anxiety Disorder | 19 | 29.7 | |
| OCD | 11 | 17.2 | |
| Psychotic Disorder | 4 | 6.1 | |
| Suicidal Risk | Mild | 12 | 18.8 |
| Moderate | 9 | 14.1 | |
| Severe | 8 | 12.5 | |
| Average duration of illness in months (SD) | 63 (114.8) | ||
| Average duration between onset of symptoms and consultation in months (SD) | 12.2 (16.9) | ||
| Average distance traveled for consultation in kms (SD) | 18 (17.8) | ||
| Average money spent on each visit in Rs. (SD) | 2,239 (3,044) | ||