Table 4 Examples of free text explanations of ‘Other’ barriers to receiving adequate care from the seven areas of care described in the PNCQ-9
Type of care | Example of response |
|---|---|
Information | “Had the basics, needed higher level information” “I think I got less information because I got angry at the program staff” |
Medication | “Not enough resources in Northern [Manitoba] community. I always have to fly to see my doctor” “Hard to get good follow-up after discharge, so I couldn't get the meds” |
Hospital Care | “Not enough access to culturally appropriate care (no sweat lodge at [the hospital])” “Avoided hospital care because of trust issues and paranoia” |
Counselling | “not a good fit with therapist, lack of trust in psychiatrist and counsellor” Scared I would get in trouble if I opened up more” |
Social Interventions | “Working round-the-clock made it impossible to properly access resources” “Aged out of [Child and Family Services Care], turned away due to meth use, no specific med-focused resources” |
Skills Training | “Caring for sick grandma and kids so I don't have time to do skills training” “Felt discriminated against when it came to opportunities. Also emotions got in the way” |
Harm Reduction | “Doctor didn't give me leave to go get harm reduction supplies” “Not enough resources to go around in the city” |