Table 2 Care seekers (n = 57): Type of provider consulted, health problems for which care was sought and number of care seekers who were denied care

Type of provider

   Hospital

20

32.3

   General practitioner

18

29.0

   Clinic for the uninsured and/or homeless

17

27.4

   Dentist

7

11.3

   Sum of providers mentioned

62

Type of health problem presented

   Injury

26

18.6

   Dental problems

20

14.3

   Gastrointestinal problems

17

12.1

   Infectious diseases

14

10.0

   Musculoskeletal problems

14

10.0

   Respiratory problems

13

9.2

   Chronic diseases

9

6.4

   Cardiovascular problems

7

5.0

   Mental problems

4

2.9

   Eye problems

4

2.9

   Ear problems

4

2.9

   Skin problems

4

2.9

   Vaccinations

4

2.9

   Sum of health problems

140

Number of care seekers who were denied care

14

24.5