Variable

Frequency

Percentage

Economic impact

Use of traditional medicine

Yes

26

65

No

14

35

Person responsible for expenses

Father only

24

60

Mother only

9

22.5

Both parents

7

17.5

Stopping work

Yes

27

67.5

No

13

32.5

Social repercussions

• Impact on the child’s life in the family

No

40

100

• Tension in the relationship

Yes*

10

25

No

30

75

Sharing information with family and friends

Yes

39

97.5

No

1

2.5

Psychological support for family and friends

Yes

36

90

No

4

10