Patient’s perspective regarding work:
- patients in rural settings are more likely to be worried about their work when they get injuries
- in rural, many work in plantations, farm etc. (work for themselves, not under an employer)
- thus, any injuries would cause them to be unable to work
- no Medical Certificate, or sick leave, no compensation (?)
- when injured, lose source of income
- worse in men, usually the bread winner of the family. Seen as weak by the community
- in rural, community responses better. Smaller community, they know each other. When someone is sick, comes to visit. Tries to help out if possible
- different in urban setting. Don’t know your own neighbours. Too busy working no time to visit those who are sick.
- usually women would look after the sick. Take over roles if possible. Take care of the family. Different in urban areas because many women work.
(Posted by: Vivian)
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