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Features of patients’ visit to the hospital (N = 342)
| Variable | Frequency (%) |
|---|---|
| Reason for visit | |
| Newly occurred illness | 118 (34.5) |
| Follow-up for chronic illness | 224 (65.5) |
| Accompanied by caregiver to hospital | |
| Yes | 187 (54.7) |
| No | 155 (45.3) |
| Payment scheme | |
| Patient/family | 277 (81.0) |
| Free of fee charge | 62 (18.1) |
| Othersa | 3 (0.9) |
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