Table 2.
Pathways details as per the carers
| Clinical variables | First carer | Second carer | Third carer | Fourth carer |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Most referrals made by | Family members (49.7%) | Patients (35.6%) | Family members (41.9%) | Family members (41.4%) |
| Time gap for help seeking between the carers (weeks) | NA | 17.13 ± 63.36 (Median: 2) | 14.09 ± 21.59 (Median: 4) | 21.53 ± 48.02 (Median: 2) |
| Journey time from home to the carer (min) | 94.99 ± 274.58 (Median: 30) | 104.88 ± 220.9 (Median: 30) | 144.89 ± 279.92 (Median: 30) | 53.5 ± 81.40 (Median: 14.5) |
| Most common carer |
FH (28.2%) Psychiatrist (26%) HD (17%) GP (12%) |
Psychiatrist (58.1%) FH (15.6%) GP (9.0%) |
Psychiatrist (64.9%) HD (18.9%) |
Psychiatrist (38.9%) HD (22.2%) |
| Most common presentation |
Depression (14.9%) Anxiety (13.9%) Psychosis (12.5%) |
Depression (15.9%) Psychosis (14.7%) Anxiety (12.0%) | Psychosis (18.9%) | Neurosis (22.2%) |
| Treatment offered |
Antidepressants (22.1%) Prayers/spiritual support (14.9%) Treating physical illness (11.2%) |
Antidepressants (35.3%) Neuroleptic drugs (21.0%) Treatment of physical illness (7.5%) |
Treatment of physical illness (16.6%) | Counseling (16.6%) |
FH, faith healers; GP, general practitioner; HD, hospital doctor; NA, Not applicable