Table 4.
Reasons contributing to delays in seeking care
| Delay in seeking care (D1, n = 179 (%))a | |
|---|---|
| No time | 0 (0) |
| Fear/lack of trust | 9 (5.0) |
| No perceived need | 23 (12.8) |
| Sought traditional healthcare | 50 (27.9) |
| No money for health careb | (0.6) |
| No money for transportation | 1 (0.6) |
| Do not know where to find treatment | 1(0.6) |
| Health care unavailable | 15 (8.4) |
| No reason cited for a specific problem | 135 (75.4) |
a
This variable was categorized by the number of participants who cited the listed reason for at least one specific concern. If the same concern applied to multiple problems, then it was counted once. The proportion was calculated by the total number of people with a delay in seeking care.
b
Healthcare services in the camp are provided free of charge.