Table 2 Barriers to access to care (BACE) [21] in non-attenders (n = 61)
Barriers to accessing care | Number (%) |
|---|---|
Thought would get better by itself | 27 (44.6) |
Concerns about cost of treatment | 27 (44.6) |
Lack of money for transportation | 23 (37.0) |
Thought no treatment for problem | 22 (36.7) |
Wanted to handle it by themselves | 18 (29.1) |
Problem did not bother them | 18 (29.1) |
Unsure about where to go or who to see | 12 (19.7) |
Concerns about time | 10 (16.9) |
Treatment did not work before | 9 (14.5) |
Ashamed to seek help | 8 (13.1) |
Scared of forced hospitalisation | 7 (11.8) |
Not satisfied with available care | 7 (11.8) |
Thought people might look down upon them | 7 (11.8) |
Worried people might find out | 6 (9.4) |
Worried about side-effects of treatment | 5 (8.0) |
Worried about being treated differently | 5 (8.0) |
Concerns that might harm chances of work | 5 (8.0) |
Childcare and logistic problems | 3 (4.2) |
Concern that might harm chances of marriage | 3 (4.2) |
Thought family would resist | 1 (1.4) |