2020
DOI: 10.1136/bmjgh-2019-002024
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Rural–urban health-seeking behaviours for non-communicable diseases in Sierra Leone

Abstract: IntroductionNon-communicable diseases (NCDs) are the leading cause of mortality globally. In Africa, they are expected to increase by 25% by 2030. However, very little is known about community perceptions of risk factors and factors influencing health-seeking behaviour, especially in fragile settings. Understanding these is critical to effectively address this epidemic, especially in low-resource settings.MethodsWe use participatory group model building techniques to probe knowledge and perceptions of NCD cond… Show more

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“…We summarize the sessions conducted, participants involved and topics discussed in Table 1. Sessions were also held with communities but these are reported elsewhere [7].…”
Section: Group Model Buildingmentioning
confidence: 99%
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“…We summarize the sessions conducted, participants involved and topics discussed in Table 1. Sessions were also held with communities but these are reported elsewhere [7].…”
Section: Group Model Buildingmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Across both types of site there is an important presence of private and informal providers, who are not integrated in formal care delivery, posing potential barriers for quality, continuity and loss to follow up. Traditional healers are trusted by many NCD patients, according to key informants, due to their perceived cheaper price and strong belief in traditional treatments by the community [7]. Some CHOs emphasized the importance of establishing good collaboration with traditional healersfor example, encouraging them to identify and refer hypertensive patients.…”
Section: Establishing Coordination Across Providersmentioning
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