Table 1.
Barriers* | Number of Participants (n = 47) | Percentage |
---|---|---|
Logistical | 31 | 66 |
Cost | 5 | 11 |
Transportation | 19 | 40 |
Insurance | 1 | 2 |
Mobility | 17 | 36 |
Knowledge | 7 | 15 |
Attribution | 21 | 45 |
Medical illness | 7 | 15 |
Reluctance for care | 4 | 9 |
Recent loss | 4 | 9 |
Finances | 1 | 2 |
Social | 16 | 34 |
Stigma | 5 | 11 |
Concern for family | 11 | 23 |
Self reliance | 19 | 40 |
Ageism | 9 | 19 |
Resignation | 10 | 21 |
Poor prior experience | 3 | 6 |
Using informal support | 8 | 17 |
Note:
Patients could endorse more than one barrier. Percentages represent absolute percentages of the entire sample (ie, X/47).