Table 2 Key themes and associated sub-themes

Sources of health information

•Healthcare providers at the health facility

•Family members

•Media

•Friends

Kind of health information sought

•Diet

•Causes of diseases/illness

•Medication dosage

Factors limiting older adults with very low incomes from acquiring health information from healthcare providers

•Inadequate knowledge about the benefits of seeking health information

•Perceived  poor attitude of health workers/healthcare providers

•Communication/language problem