Table 3: Description of the Government Support Network

Characteristics N %
Felt Helped by the Government
No 21 52.5
Yes 19 47.5
Facilitated Access to Consultation
No 26 65.0
Yes 14 35.0
Facilitated Access to Tests
No 33 82.5
Yes 7 17.5
Facilitated Access to Medication
No 27 67.5
Yes 13 32.5
Medication acquisition
Bought 16 40.0
Bought by members of the family 3 7.5
Received from the Government 10 25.0
Bought and received through the government 10 25.0
Bought and received from the government 1 2.5
Participation in Psychological Help Support Groups
No 40 100