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

From: Stigma, explanatory models and unmet needs of caregivers of children with developmental disorders in a low-income African country: a cross-sectional facility-based survey

Help-seeking

Number

Percent

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 followinga

  

 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

  1. Note: a Respondents could provide multiple answers