Table 1.
Definition of the Three Delays
Delay Type | Definition |
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Delay in Seeking Care (D1) | Not seeking biomedical care for any reason including: - Consultation of a traditional healer - Perceived lack of need - Fear or mistrust - Financial limitations - Lack of knowledge about available treatment - Lack of accessible health services - Time constraints |
Delay in Reaching Care (D2) | - Taking more than an hour to be transported to an in-camp health facility and/or - Waiting more than an hour for transportation |
Delay in Receiving Care (D3) | - Waiting more than six additional hours after reaching an in-camp health facility to receive care |