Table 1 Characteristics of study participants.
From: Gender-related factors influencing tuberculosis control in shantytowns: a qualitative study
Type of participant | Number N = 43 | Age [mean(range)] years | Zones represented | Occupations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Interviews (n = 22) | ||||
Male patients | 6 | 34 (17-69) | 4 | 1 unemployed, 5 informal irregular work |
Female patients | 8 | 34 (17-52) | 7 | 6 unemployed, 1 cook, 1 entrepreneur |
Healthcare workers (2 male, 6 female) | 8 | - | 8 | 1 Clinic psychologist, 3 Clinic technical assistant, 3 nurses, 1 Clinic doctor |
Focus group discussions (n = 4) | ||||
Male patients | 6 | 27 (18-31) | 2 | - |
Female patients | 6 | 31 (19-52) | 6 | - |
Clinic healthcare workers (all female) | 3 | - | 3 | 3 nurses |
Community-bases healthcare workers (all female) | 6 | - | 16 (regional workers) | 3 health promoters, 2 nurses & 1 midwife |