Table 4 Help-seeking by caregivers of a child with developmental disorder

First place where help sought

 Biomedical (modern health institution)

46

45.1

 Traditional

56

54.9

Have you ever looked for help from any of the following^a

 Holy water

53

52.0

 Church/priest

35

34.3

  Debtera (spiritual healers in Orthodox Christian clergy)

7

6.9

 Herbalist

11

10.8

 Mosque

9

8.8

Kalicha (spiritual healers in Muslim clergy)

6

5.9

  Tanquaye (Sorcerer)

5

4.9

  Wogesha (traditional physical therapy including massage and bone setting)

5

4.9

 Hospital

83

81.4

 Private clinic

27

26.5

 Public health centre

22

21.6

 Health extension workers

6

5.9

 Private pharmacy

6

5.9

Broad classification of help sought

 Ever sought traditional help

68

66.7