Table 8 HCPs’ perception of collaboration with THs for TB control in Keryu pastoralists District, Ethiopia
Variables | Frequency (n = 108) | Percent% |
|---|---|---|
Traditional medicine exist | ||
Yes | 12 | 11.1 |
People in this community go to TH for TB treatment | 48 | 44.4 |
Most preferred treatment option | ||
Traditional medicine | 4 | 3.7 |
Modern medicine | 24 | 22.2 |
Reason for traditional medicine preference | 75 | 69.4 |
Easy accessibility | 26 | 24.1 |
Traditionally acceptable | 61 | 56.5 |
Less time taking | 14 | 13 |
Others | 7 | 6.5 |
Most Preferred to consult for health problems | ||
THs | 37 | 34.3 |
Healthcare provider | 71 | 65.7 |
Know a patient who visited healthcare facility soon after visiting THs for TB | 30 | 27.8 |
Treated a person with TB referred by THs | 19 | 17.6 |
Why TH do not refer TB patients | ||
TH can treat TB | 17 | 15.7 |
THs fear losing patient trust | 66 | 61.1 |
No collaboration mechanisms | 52 | 48.1 |
THs fear losing money | 40 | 37.0 |
No referral system | 26 | 24.1 |
No trust in modern medicine | 16 | 14.8 |
THs fear critics | 2 | 1.9 |
Do not know | 2 | 1.9 |
Others | 7 | 6.5 |
Accept THs practice | 19 | 17.6 |
Collaboration options | ||
Cross visiting | 29 | 26.9 |
TH learning about TB | 16 | 14.8 |
Working together | 29 | 26.9 |
THs refer patients to healthcare facility | 29 | 26.9 |
Training THs | 2 | 1.9 |
Joint research programme | 3 | 2.8 |