Decision-making process of Kala Azar care: results from a qualitative study carried out in disease endemic areas of Nepal.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Analysis of consumer decision making in the health sector is a complex process of comparing feasible alternatives and evaluating the levels of satisfaction associated with the relevant options. This paper makes an attempt to understand how and why consumers make specific decisions, what motivates them to adopt a specific health intervention, and what features they find attractive in each of the options.

Method

The study used a descriptive-explanatory design to analyze the factors determining the choices of healthcare providers. Information was collected through focus group discussions and in-depth interviews.

Results

The results suggest that the decision making related to seeking healthcare for Kala Azar (KA) treatment is a complex, interactive process. Pat

SUBMITTER: Adhikari SR 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC3717077 | biostudies-literature | 2013 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature