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. 2014 Oct 14;9(10):e110457. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0110457

Table 7. Patient-reported psychosocial needs and sources of psychosocial support (N = 36).

Psychosocial needs n %
Help getting a job/making money 24 67
Food support 22 61
Help with home repairs 22 61
Counseling/emotional support 21 58
Relief from other symptoms* 20 56
Help sending children to school 18 50
Doctor or nurse visit 12 33
Spiritual Advice 11 31
Care for children 9 25
Legal Advice 2 6
Other 7 19
Sources of Psychosocial Support
Family 27 75
Church 18 50
Friends 14 39
APZU§/PIH Program on Social and Economic Rights 12 33
APZU/PIH Village Health Worker Program 12 33
Neighbors 8 22
Community-Based Organization 1 3
Social Welfare Office/District Assembly 1 3
Other 4 11

*“Other symptoms” include any physical symptom other than pain.

§

APZU = Abwenzi Pa Za Umoyo.

PIH = Partners In Health.