Table 2.
Factors affecting patient reporting time to the A&E department
| Factors | N (%) | P value | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Decision factors | Symptom would go away by itself | 1893 (44.8%) | <0.05 |
| Self medication to relieve symptoms | 1652 (39.09%) | <0.05 | |
| Fear of treatment | 909 (21.5%) | - | |
| Neglected the consequences of symptoms | 477 (11.2%) | <0.05 | |
| Concern relieved by individuals close to the patient | 214 (5.06%) | - | |
| Expensive transport | 638 (15.09%) | <0.05 | |
| Living without friends or family | 189 (4.47%) | - | |
| Transit factors | Traffic/gridlock | 1572 (37.2%) | <0.05 |
| Long commuting distance | 468 (11.07%) | <0.05 | |
| Mode of transport (other than ambulance) | 2850 (67.43%) | <0.05 | |
| Availability of transportation | 607 (14.36%) | <0.05 | |
| Poor law and order situation in the city | 246 (5.82%) | - | |
| Poor infrastructure of roads | 204 (4.87%) | - | |
p values were considered significant when below p < 0.05.