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. 2009 Nov 3;3:145–149. doi: 10.2147/ppa.s5722

Table 1.

Barriers reported by domain

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).