Table 2.
Difficulties experienced seeking ear care prior to the Children's Surgical Centre*
| Supply or demand | Reason | Value (n (%)) |
|---|---|---|
| Supply/demand | Service location too far from house | 81 (75) |
| Demand | Fear of treatment | 68 (63) |
| Demand | No awareness of health service information | 62 (57) |
| Demand | No education on ear health | 54 (50) |
| Supply | Accommodation unavailable | 47 (44) |
| Demand | Fear of hospital | 44 (40) |
| Supply | Treatment or service expenses | 43 (40) |
| Supply | Roads too poor | 43 (40) |
| Supply | Transport expenses | 38 (35) |
| Supply | Waiting list long | 35 (32) |
| Demand | Could not miss work | 26 (24) |
| Supply | Food expenses | 13 (12) |
*
n = 108. Values taken from questionnaire