Table 4 Do you think you should have sought health care earlier?
Statements | Immigrants (N = 21) | Swedes (N = 21) |
|---|---|---|
Do you think you should have sought health care earlier? (n) | ||
Yes | 12 | 12 |
No | 9 | 8 |
Missing data | - | 1 |
Reasons for not seeking care earlier (n) | ||
Waited for follow-up visit | 1 | 1 |
Used telephone counselling | - | 2 |
Hoped for improvements | 2 | 1 |
Long waiting time at ED | 1 | - |
Seeking care puts too much strain on me | 1 | - |
Expense | 1 | - |
Had nobody to accompany me | 1 | - |
Other reasons | - | 1 |
No comment | 12 | 9 |