Table 3 Respondents first seeking care for breast symptoms
From: Factors associated with delay in seeking care for breast symptoms
First-time seeking care for symptoms | Frequency (%) |
|---|---|
Type of health facility | |
Private clinic | 26 (24.5) |
Local government clinic | 38 (35.8) |
District hospital | 6 (5.7) |
Government hospital | 6 (5.7) |
BESTARI | 30 (28.3) |
Sought care immediately | |
Yes | 94 (88.7) |
No | 12 (11.3) |
Person who made the decision to seek care | |
Self | 92 (86.8) |
Husband | 2 (1.9) |
Family member | 12 (11.3) |
Alternative treatment | |
No | 95 (89.6) |
Yes | 11 (10.4) |
Presentation time | |
0–1 month | 65 (61.3) |
> 1–3 months | 20 (18.9) |
> 3–6 months | 9 (8.5) |
> 6–12 months | 6 (5.7) |
> 12 months | 6 (5.7) |
Delayed presentation > 3 months | |
Yes | 21 (19.8) |
No | 85 (80.2) |