Variables | N | Percentage(%) |
---|---|---|
Diagnosis communicated to the patient (n = 30) | ||
• Dengue | 29 | 96.7 |
• Malaria | 1 | 3.3 |
Information provided on infection modalities (n = 30) | ||
• Yes | 24 | 80 |
• No | 6 | 20 |
Information provided on healthcare services (n = 30) | ||
• Yes | 23 | 76.7 |
• No | 7 | 23.3 |
Status of the illnessa (n = 30) | ||
• Cured | 29 | 96.7 |
• Still ill | 1 | 3.3 |
Number of options pursued (different types) (n = 30 patients) | ||
• One option | 8 | 26.7 |
• Two options | 18 | 60 |
• Three options | 4 | 13.3 |
Types of options pursued (n = 58 occurrences) | ||
• CSPS | 30 | 53.6 |
• Self-medication | 18 | 32.1 |
• District hospital | 1 | 1.8 |
• National hospital | 1 | 1.8 |
• Nursing practice | 1 | 1.8 |
• Clinic | 3 | 5.4 |
• Tradi-practitioner | 2 | 3.6 |