Table 3 Deterrents to Medical or Hormonal Management of AUB: Patient Factors (N = 185)
Deterrent | N (%) |
|---|---|
Desire for immediate relief | 131 (70.8) |
Poor compliance | 96 (51.9) |
May not be a permanent solution | 92 (49.7) |
Financial impact | 59 (31.9) |
Limited patient comprehension | 52 (28.1) |
Patient's partner's preferences | 23 (12.4) |
Distance patient lives from medical care | 15 (8.1) |
Transportation problems | 13 (7.0) |
Embarrassment or offence of patient | 12 (6.5) |
Other: contraindications, side effects, cultural/religious beliefs, family planning, health beliefs (i.e. that medication won't work) | N/A |