Table 4 Coping mechanisms used to manage crisis among respondents
Coping mechanism | Number | Percent |
|---|---|---|
Going to hospital/clinic | 224 | 64.9 |
Take my medication, drugs, etc. | 155 | 44.9 |
Believe (have faith) in God | 114 | 33.0 |
Avoid people/withdraw from social activities/stop work | 11 | 3.2 |
Try to avoid it/take my mind off | 11 | 3.2 |
Others, e.g. psyche myself, encourage myself | 11 | 3.2 |
Bath and sleep/relax | 8 | 2.3 |
Call on friends/relatives | 6 | 1.7 |
Take water/fruits | 5 | 1.4 |
Go to church | 4 | 1.2 |