Table 3. Barriers to help-seeking.
| 2010 | 2012 | Odds ratio (95% CI) | Adjusted odds ratio (95% CI) | P | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Target barriers | |||||
| Wasting time | 26.1 (537) | 24.2 (476) | 0.90 (0.78–1.04) | 0.86 (0.73–1.02) | 0.075 |
| Difficult to talk to | 13.9 (277) | 13.3 (255) | 0.95 (0.80–1.15) | 0.98 (0.79–1.22) | 0.857 |
|
Other barriers | |||||
| Embarrassed | 17.4 (356) | 15.4 (303) | 0.87 (0.73–1.02) | 0.85 (0.70–1.04) | 0.117 |
| Scared | 23.2 (473) | 19.7 (385) | 0.81 (0.70–0.94) | 0.79 (0.66–0.95) | 0.016 |
| Worried | 37.1 (756) | 32.1 (630) | 0.80 (0.70–0.91) | 0.70 (0.67–0.92) | 0.002 |
| Lack of confidence | 9.6 (196) | 11.4 (225) | 1.22 (1.00–1.50) | 1.23 (0.96–1.57) | 0.096 |
| Transport | 5.1 (106) | 3.6 (72) | 0.70 (0.51–0.95) | 0.50 (0.32–0.78) | 0.002 |
| Difficulty making an appointment | 36.5 (746) | 39.0 (760) | 1.11 (0.98–1.26) | 1.19 (1.02–1.38) | 0.025 |
| Too busy | 21.1 (434) | 21.9 (432) | 1.05 (0.90–1.22) | 1.26 (1.06–1.49) | 0.009 |
| Other priorities | 17.5 (359) | 14.6 (288) | 0.81 (0.68–0.96) | 0.86 (0.71–1.05) | 0.129 |
Abbreviation: CI=confidence interval.