Table 3.
Percentage of various reasons why they did not seek medical help when they had symptoms of OSA.
| Reasons for not seek medical help (n = 524) | Percentage (%) |
|---|---|
| Obstructive sleep apnea is a non-fatal disease | 54.4 |
| Lack confidence for existing treatment options | 40.2 |
| Worry about surgery risks | 38.3 |
| During the epidemic of COVID-19, worry about the infection | 33.2 |
| Worry about medical cost | 22.5 |
| Have no time to see doctors due to the busy work | 17.4 |
| Worry about the time costs affecting children's learning | 14.5 |
| It is inconvenient to go to hospital | 10.5 |
| Other: a | 4.4 |
a
Being unaware of the abnormal presentations or the disease had no influence on quality of life.