TABLE 3.
Adjusted odd ratio for the delay in diagnosis and treatment by barriers for delay in seeking medical care a
| Delay in diagnosis and treatment | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
No delay N = 238 |
Moderate delay N = 143 |
Serious delay N = 81 |
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| n | n | aOR (95% CI) | n | aOR (95% CI) | |
| Financial and physical barriers | |||||
| No | 221 | 100 | 1.00 | 61 | 1.00 |
| Self‐reported | 17 | 43 | 5.60 (3.00–10.47) | 20 | 4.25 (2.05–8.85) |
| Psychological barriers | |||||
| No | 234 | 129 | 1.00 | 76 | 1.00 |
| Self‐reported | 4 | 14 | 5.55 (1.75–17.57) | 5 | 2.93 (0.74–11.7) |
| Lack of proper knowledge | |||||
| No | 226 | 122 | 1.00 | 72 | 1.00 |
| Self‐reported | 12 | 21 | 3.15 (1.47–6.74) | 9 | 2.50 (0.98–6.38) |
Abbreviations: aOR, adjusted odds ratio; CI, confidence interval.
a
Multivariable multinomial logistic regression model was adjusted for age at diagnosis, education levels, average annual per capita income, residence and number of symptoms.