Antje Lindenmeyer
United Kingdom
Research Article
The Help Seeking Behaviours of Patients with Ulcerative Skin Lesions before Consultation in Yurimaguas, Peru
Author(s): Matthew Goldring, Gilles de Wildt, Antje Lindenmeyer, Eduardo Falconi and Pranab Kumar DasMatthew Goldring, Gilles de Wildt, Antje Lindenmeyer, Eduardo Falconi and Pranab Kumar Das
Background: In a tropical setting such as Peru, skin ulcers are commonly caused by infectious diseases such as leishmaniasis. Early treatment results in improved patient outcomes. By exploring the health beliefs and behaviours of a patient it is possible to identify barriers to healthcare that prevent early treatment. These barriers could be addressed by public health schemes and also assessed quantitatively. To date there has been no research regarding this topic.
Methods: A qualitative study was carried out in Yurimaguas, Peru. Nine semi-structured interviews were conducted with the help of a translator in February 2015. Patients were included if they had consulted a doctor in the past because of a skin ulcer. The transcripts were analysed using thematic content analysis and themes were developed.
Results: Three main.. View More»
