Table 1 Content analysis of the categories in the study
Categories | n (%) of total codes |
|---|---|
Symptoms and signs of the disease | 55 (35.3) |
Seasonal factors | 14 (9.0) |
Low awareness in patients and relatives | 14 (9.0) |
Low adherence | 12 (7.7) |
Low health-seeking behavior in modern medicine | 5 (3.2) |
Hopelessness from not getting cured | 3 (1.9) |
Not maintaining personal hygiene | 18 (11.5) |
Hampered activities of daily living | 5 (3.2) |
Psychosocial difficulty | 5 (3.2) |
Lack of capacity building for grassroots workers | 3 (1.9) |
Lack of receipt of regular incentives for grassroots workers | 4 (2.6) |
Unavailability of laboratory diagnosis of filariasis at health facility | 6 (3.8) |
Unavailability of management of complications of filariasis at health facility | 2 (1.3) |
Inconsistent drug supply in the community and health facility | 4 (2.6) |
No financial assistance | 6 (3.8) |
Total | 156 (100) |