Table 4 Characteristics of healthcare-seeking behavior from the time of symptoms onset to the conclusive diagnosis
Characteristics of healthcare-seeking behavior (n = 494) | Number (%) |
|---|---|
The total delays from symptoms onset to conclusive diagnosis | |
 Within 24 h | 71 (14.4) |
 From 24 to 48 h | 74 (15.0) |
 From 48 to 72 h | 88 (17.8) |
 Longer than 3 days | 261 (52.8) |
The patient delays from symptoms onset to initial healthcare consultation | |
 Within 24 h | 263 (53.2) |
 From 24 to 48 h | 70 (14.2) |
 From 48 to 72 h | 72 (14.6) |
 Longer than 3 days | 89 (18.0) |
The doctor delays from initial healthcare consultation to conclusive diagnosis | |
 Within 24 h | 231 (46.8) |
 From 24 to 48 h | 59 (11.9) |
 From 48 to 72 h | 40 (8.1) |
 Longer than 3 days | 164 (33.2) |
Types of delays | |
 None delay | 91 (18.4) |
 Patient delays only | 140 (28.3) |
 Doctor delays only | 172 (34.8) |
 Both patient and doctor delays | 91 (18.4) |