Characteristics of participants for in-depth interviews
| S no. | Sex | Age (years) | Distance from the PHC (km) | Duration of condition (years) | Duration of seeking care at PHC (years) | DM/HTN/Both |
| 1 | F | 60–70 | <3 | 1.5 | 1–2 | HTN |
| 2 | F | 60–70 | <3 | 1 | 3–4 | DM |
| 3 | F | 50–60 | <3 | 5 | 3–4 | DM |
| 4 | F | 50–60 | <3 | 10 | 1–2 | HTN |
| 5 | M | 60–70 | <3 | 16 | 1–2 | DM |
| 6 | M | 60–70 | <3 | 0.5 | <1 | HTN |
| 7 | M | 50–60 | <3 | 6 | 3–4 | HTN |
| 8 | M | 50–60 | <3 | 10 | 1–2 | Both |
| 9 | F | 50–60 | <3 | 1 | 1–2 | Both |
DM, diabetes mellitus; HTN, hypertension; PHC, primary healthcare centre.