Table 2.

Overview of themes

Themes	Sub-themes
Ability to perceive	Health literacy related to stroke Health Beliefs Spiritual Beliefs Expectations
Ability to seek	Knowledge of health care options, personal values, attitudes and stigma
Ability to reach	Transport options Pathways to care Physical mobility related to stroke Social support
Ability to pay	Out of pocket payments Transport costs Opportunity costs in seeking care
Ability to engage	Health provider-user relationship, inter-personal attributes of health care professionals Caregiver support Satisfaction with care Information/Communication User resilience