Table 3 Healthcare seeking behaviours description
Healthcare seeking items | N | % |
|---|---|---|
Healthcare facilities normally visited for ill health (N = 120) | ||
Public clinic | 89 | 74.2 |
Public hospital | 28 | 23.3 |
Private doctor | 3 | 2.5 |
Actions taken after unsuccessful treatment at public facilities (N = 120) | ||
Seek help from private hospital | 74 | 61.7 |
Go to another clinic | 26 | 21.6 |
Get medicine from the pharmacy | 9 | 7.5 |
Prayer | 11 | 9.2 |
Actions taken recently when child was ill (N = 120) | ||
Went to local clinic | 97 | 80.8 |
Bought medicine at the pharmacy | 10 | 8.4 |
Prayed to God | 9 | 7.5 |
Ask friends/neighbours for advice | 4 | 3.3 |
Normal waiting time before seeking medical care (N = 120) | ||
No delay – same day | 14 | 11.7 |
After 1 day | 23 | 19.2 |
After 2 to 3 days | 14 | 11.7 |
4 days and longer | 69 | 57.4 |
Reasons for the delay of 4 days and longer (N = 69) | ||
Unable to speak English or Zulu | 43 | 62.3 |
Healthcare workers hold negative attitudes towards refugees | 21 | 30.4 |
Do not have valid documentation to stay in South Africa | 2 | 2.9 |
Other reasons | 3 | 4.4 |
Information/advice received about health issuesa | ||
Friends | 53 | 44.2 |
Neighbours | 78 | 65 |
People at church | 47 | 39.2 |
Health clinic | 120 | 100 |
Private doctors | 62 | 51.7 |