Ebola survivors' healthcare-seeking experiences and preferences of conventional, complementary and traditional medicine use: A qualitative exploratory study in Sierra Leone.

James, PB; Wardle, J; Steel, A; Adams, J

Ebola survivors' healthcare-seeking experiences and preferences of conventional, complementary and traditional medicine use: A qualitative exploratory study in Sierra Leone.

James, PB Wardle, J

Steel, A

Adams, J

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Citation:: Complementary therapies in clinical practice, 2020, 39
Issue Date:: 2020-05

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dc.contributor.author	James, PB
dc.contributor.author	Wardle, J https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8813-3542
dc.contributor.author	Steel, A https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6643-9444
dc.contributor.author	Adams, J https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9901-5717
dc.date.accessioned	2020-08-12T06:45:31Z
dc.date.available	2020-02-28
dc.date.available	2020-08-12T06:45:31Z
dc.date.issued	2020-05
dc.identifier.citation	Complementary therapies in clinical practice, 2020, 39
dc.identifier.issn	1744-3881
dc.identifier.issn	1873-6947
dc.identifier.uri	http://hdl.handle.net/10453/142072
dc.description.abstract	BACKGROUND:and Purpose: This study explores Ebola survivors' healthcare-seeking experiences within the context of Sierra Leone's free healthcare initiative (FHCI) and comprehensive package for Ebola survivors (CPES) program while also exploring the enablers and barriers to their use of informal healthcare. MATERIALS AND METHODS:We employed an inductive, exploratory qualitative approach using focus group discussion with 41 adults Ebola survivors in the four administrative regions of Sierra Leone. RESULTS:Biomedical care was the first choice of treatment option for most survivors immediately following post-ETC discharge. Survivors' healthcare-seeking experience varies before and after their inclusion into FHCI and the establishment of the CPES program. Personal and health system factors influenced survivors' decision to seek multiple healthcare approaches, especially T&CM. CONCLUSION:Our findings suggest the determinants of Ebola survivors' healthcare-seeking experiences should be considered when developing and implementing programs aimed at improving the current health status of Ebola survivors in Sierra Leone.
dc.format	Print-Electronic
dc.language	eng
dc.publisher	ELSEVIER SCI LTD
dc.relation.ispartof	Complementary therapies in clinical practice
dc.relation.isbasedon	10.1016/j.ctcp.2020.101127
dc.rights	info:eu-repo/semantics/restrictedAccess
dc.subject	1104 Complementary and Alternative Medicine, 1110 Nursing
dc.subject.classification	Complementary & Alternative Medicine
dc.title	Ebola survivors' healthcare-seeking experiences and preferences of conventional, complementary and traditional medicine use: A qualitative exploratory study in Sierra Leone.
dc.type	Journal Article
utslib.citation.volume	39
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pubs.organisational-group	/University of Technology Sydney/Faculty of Health
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pubs.organisational-group	/University of Technology Sydney/Strength - CHSP - Health Services and Practice
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dc.date.updated	2020-08-12T06:45:27Z
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Abstract:

BACKGROUND:and Purpose: This study explores Ebola survivors' healthcare-seeking experiences within the context of Sierra Leone's free healthcare initiative (FHCI) and comprehensive package for Ebola survivors (CPES) program while also exploring the enablers and barriers to their use of informal healthcare. MATERIALS AND METHODS:We employed an inductive, exploratory qualitative approach using focus group discussion with 41 adults Ebola survivors in the four administrative regions of Sierra Leone. RESULTS:Biomedical care was the first choice of treatment option for most survivors immediately following post-ETC discharge. Survivors' healthcare-seeking experience varies before and after their inclusion into FHCI and the establishment of the CPES program. Personal and health system factors influenced survivors' decision to seek multiple healthcare approaches, especially T&CM. CONCLUSION:Our findings suggest the determinants of Ebola survivors' healthcare-seeking experiences should be considered when developing and implementing programs aimed at improving the current health status of Ebola survivors in Sierra Leone.

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