Table 3. Characteristics of responders
Characteristicn (%)
Affiliation to the primary care facility (N = 385)
Strong297 (77.1)
Moderate81 (21.0)
Weak7 (1.8)
How long have you been a patient at the facility? (N = 385)
<1 year13 (3.4)
1–2 years43 (11.2)
3–4 years63 (16.4)
≥5 years264 (68.6)
Unsure2 (0.5)
Why did you choose this facility? (N = 386)
Because it is close to where I live or work232 (60.1)
Because I can afford the fees3 (0.8)
Because it offers good quality health care247 (64.0)
Because I am registered here and not allowed to go elsewhere10 (2.6)
Because my insurance covers me here0 (0.0)
Because I was referred here by another facility6 (1.6)
Other8 (2.1)
What is your home language? (N = 386)
Xhosa384 (99.5)
Afrikaans1 (0.3)
English1 (0.3)
Which of the following best describes your work situation? (N = 386)
Employed full time45 (11.7)
Employed part time14 (3.6)
Self-employed (informal)23 (6.0)
Self-employed (formal)4 (1.0)
Student24 (6.2)
Home maker7 (1.8)
Retired115 (29.8)
Unemployed154 (39.9)
Which of the following best describes your schooling? (N = 386)
Did not complete primary school68 (17.6)
Completed primary school39 (10.1)
Did not complete high school166 (43.0)
Completed high school85 (22.0)
Completed tertiary education26 (6.7)
Refuse to answer2 (0.5)
Do you have piped water? (N = 386)
Yes, inside my house44 (11.4)
Yes, inside my yard175 (45.3)
Yes, nearby63 (16.3)
No104 (26.9)
Do you have electricity in your home? (N = 384)
Yes364 (94.8)
Which of the following best describes your home? (N = 384)
Structure made of brick or concrete blocks284 (74.0)
Structure made of wood, zinc, or mud100 (26.0)
Refuse1 (0.3)
Is anyone employed in your household? (N = 385)
Yes193 (50.1)
Do you have water-borne sewage (i.e. a toilet)? (N = 385)
Yes, inside my house51 (13.2)
Yes, inside my yard190 (49.4)
Yes, nearby2 (0.5)
No141 (36.6)
Would you say your health status is: (N = 385)
Excellent51 (13.2)
Very good135 (35.1)
Good95 (24.7)
Fair94 (24.4)
Poor10 (2.6)
Do you have a chronic condition? (N = 382)
Yes88 (23.0)