Table 2. Number and type of care-seeking visit made by 3554 participants with chronic respiratory symptoms.
| No. of visits / occasions | % of visits / occasions | |
|---|---|---|
| Public health facilities | ||
| Central hospital | 23 | 0.4 |
| District hospital | 319 | 6.0 |
| Health centre | 2072 | 39.0 |
| Dispensary | 159 | 3.0 |
| Private health facilities | ||
| Mission hospital | 85 | 1.6 |
| Private hospital/clinic | 219 | 4.1 |
| Traditional | ||
| Herbalist | 350 | 6.6 |
| Self | ||
| Pharmacy/grocery | 1429 | 26.8 |
| Self-treatment | 540 | 10.1 |
| Religious healing | ||
| Prayers | 128 | 2.4 |
| Totals | 5324+ | 100% |
+Some participants made multiple visits to multiple facilities and care providers.