38

If yes by what means could it be cured?

Traditional/spiritual means……………………………..

Biomedical means………………………………………

Home/self means………………………………………..

Other specify……………………………………………

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2

3

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39

If no why could it not be cured?

Spiritual disease…………………………………………

Cursed disease…………………………………………..

Other specify……………………………………………

1

2

3

Health Seeking Behaviour for BU

40

Would you seek treatment immediately you suspect an itching or a boil on any part of your body?

Yes………………………………………………………

No……………………………………………………….

Don’t Know……………………………………………..

1

2

3

41

How long would you wait to seek treatment?

Before one Month……………………………………….

Two to six Months………………………………………

After six months…………………………………………

1

2

3

42

Which mode of treatment would you seek first?

Self-medication…………………………………………

Traditional/herbal/spiritual treatment…………………...

Biomedical treatment……………………………………

Other specify…………………………………………….

1

2

3

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43

Why would you prefer that choice (answer in Q42) as a first option to others?

Convenient to use……………………………………….

Close to place of residence……………………………..

Best place to manage condition……………………….

Less cost of treatment………………………………….

Less time spent for treatment…………………………..

Other specify……………………………………………

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2

3

4

5

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44

Which type of treatment would you seek second?

Self-medication…………………………………………

Traditional/herbal/spiritual treatment…………………...

Biomedical treatment……………………………………

Other specify…………………………………………….

1

2

3

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45

Would you combine one or more types of treating Buruli ulcer?

Yes………………………………………………………

No……………………………………………………….

Don’t Know……………………………………………..

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2

3

46

If yes why would you do that?

Heal wound fast ………………………………………..

Meet spiritual and physical need……………………….

Complement one another……………………………….

Other specify……………………………………………

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2

3

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47

If no why would you not do that?

Delay wound healing…………………………………...

Cause infection…………………………………………

Other specify……………………………………………

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2

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48

Rank the following treatment options to Buruli ulcer in terms of preference

Self-medication/drug store...……………………………

Traditional/herbal/spiritual treatment…………………...

Biomedical treatment……………………………………

Other specify…………………………………………….

1

2

3

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49

How can Buruli ulcer be prevented