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Table 5 Experiences and challenges of caregivers at the adult rheumatology clinic

From: Exploring paediatric rheumatology care: a ten-year retrospective analysis of the patient population in Ghana

 

n = 70

%

Type of caregiver

  

 Mother

48

68.7

 Father

19

27.1

 Other (e.g., sister, brother, grandparent)

3

4.2

Number of facilities visited.

  

 1

21

30.0

 2

16

22.9

 3

21

30.0

 Above 3

11

17.1

Knowledge about a child’s diagnosis

  

 No

67

95.7

Preference for clinic

  

 Adult

65

92.9

Experiences

  

 Waiting time– positive

118

95.7

 Treatment given– positive

121

100.0

 Relationship of care provider– positive

120

98.6

Challenges

  

 No Challenge

48

68.6

 Tablet too Big

1

1.4

 Tablet too Many

1

1.4

 Drugs are Expensive

12

17.1

 Bitter Drugs

7

10.0

 Prefer Syrup

1

1.4