Table 15.

Explanation of reasons given by patients for feeling their health had not improved.

Category	Meaning	Patient Quotes
Medical condition	No improvement in medical condition	“My blood pressure is still high” “My joints are still ainful”
Health same	Feels health is the same	“I don’t feel any more healthy” “My health is the same”
Already healthy	Health was good before	“I wasn’t unhealthy before”
Attendance too short	Time attending clinic is too short to feel benefits	“It’s too early to feel healthier yet”