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Publication Details
AFRICAN RESEARCH NEXUS
SHINING A SPOTLIGHT ON AFRICAN RESEARCH
medicine
Clubfoot in Malawi: Treatment-seeking behaviour
Tropical Doctor, Volume 41, No. 4, Year 2011
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Description
We explore the treatment-seeking behaviour of guardians of patients undergoing treatment for clubfoot at clinics run by the Malawi National Clubfoot Programme (MNCP). Core data was collected and analysed using qualitative methodologies of critical medical anthropology. Sixty detailed case studies were completed, each based on an extended open-ended interview with patient guardians. Two positive drivers in seeking treatment for clubfoot were identified: a desire to correct the impairment; and a direct instruction to do so, usually from a health-care professional. Four main barriers prevented treatment seeking: lack of knowledge about the condition and its treatment; familial resistance; logistical obstacles; and socio-economic pressures. In delivering effective health care, organizations should seek to minimize barriers and their impact, whilst maximizing drivers that lead to positive action. © 2011, SAGE Publications. All rights reserved.
Authors & Co-Authors
Bedford, Juliet
United Kingdom, Oxford
University of Oxford
Chidothi, Paul
Malawi
Beit Trust Cure International Hospital
Sakala, Harris
Malawi
Beit Trust Cure International Hospital
Cashman, John P.
Malawi
Beit Trust Cure International Hospital
Lavy, Chris B.D.
United Kingdom, Oxford
University of Oxford Medical Sciences Division
Statistics
Citations: 14
Authors: 5
Affiliations: 3
Identifiers
Doi:
10.1258/td.2011.110121
ISSN:
00494755
e-ISSN:
17581133
Research Areas
Health System And Policy
Study Approach
Qualitative
Study Locations
Malawi