Problem
Gabe is a pediatrician in a busy city clinic. He sees children of refugees regularly. One patient comes in with a cut on his leg. The cut has become infected. Gabe explains to the boy's mother that the cut must be cleaned regularly and bandaged to prevent damage to the skin tissue. When the child comes in for a follow-up, his leg is swollen, red, and inflamed. Gabe can see that his directions have not been followed, and now the infection has spread. What is MOST likely the reason for this patient's noncompliance?