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. 2012 Nov 20;6:815–819. doi: 10.2147/PPA.S24911

Table 2.

Distribution of reasons for not seeking care

Reason Frequency Percentage (N = 121)
Condition is not life-threatening 62 51.2
Do not believe that treatment is available 22 18.2
Lack of funds 2 1.7
Too shy to disclose the condition 3 2.5
Afraid of complications during treatment 2 1.7
Others 3 2.5
No reason 27 22.3

Abbreviation: N, number.