Table 1 Socio-ecological determinants of treatment-seeking behavior

Individual

Gender, age, economic status, level of education, knowledge, attitudes, personality, previous experience

Socio-cultural

Notions on syndrome causation and severity, family, social networks, peers, cultural background, gender roles, values, norms

Ecological

Weather, terrain, livelihood activities

Policy

Health system, laws, regulations, health policies, formal and informal health structures, partnerships