Monday, 1 October 2007

An Estate Injury

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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