Table 2.
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.