Table 2 First contact on the pathways to care
From: Pathways to care and supernatural beliefs among patients with psychotic disorders in Nepal
First contact person | N (%) | Â |
|---|---|---|
Psychiatrist at private setup | 23 (17.3) | Medical person 54 (40.6%) |
General practitioner including MBBS | 5 (3.8) | |
Psychiatrist at government hospital | 3 (2.3) | |
Psychiatrist at medical college | 10 (7.5) | |
Paramedics (CMA, HA, ANM)a | 13 (9.8) | |
Faith healer | 58 (43.6) | Non-medical person 79 (59.4%) |
Spiritual guru | 6 (4.5) | |
Others (alternative therapy) | 3 (2.3) | |
Help at home | 8 (6.0) | |
Visit to temple/mosque/religious shrine | 4 (3.0) | |
Total (N) | 133 (100) | Â |