Table 4.
Health Care Seeking Behavior of the Study Participants
| Health care seeking behavior | Number (n-83) | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Have you sought treatment for the disease | ||
| Yes | 56 | 67.4 |
| No | 27 | 32.6 |
| Choice of practitioner by the participants Allopathic Doctor | 30 | 36.1 |
| Chemist | 08 | 9.6 |
| Ayurvedic Doctor | 18 | 21.7 |
| None | 27 | 32.6 |
| *Modalities of treatment chosen by the participants | ||
| Balm | 08 | 9.6 |
| Oil | 32 | 38.6 |
| Massage | 15 | 18.0 |
| Hot fomentation | 12 | 14.5 |
| Drugs | 16 | 19.3 |
| Treatment compliance | ||
| Yes | 49 | 59.0 |
| No | 34 | 41.0 |
| Physiotherapy and Exercise | ||
| Yes | 22 | 26.6 |
| No | 61 | 73.4 |
| *Reason by participants for not seeking treatment (n-27) | ||
| Distance | 12 | 44.5 |
| None to accompany | 06 | 22.2 |
| Ignorance | 04 | 14.8 |
| Financial problems | 05 | 18.5 |
*Multiple answers