Table 2 Reasons why participants didn’t get their health care needs met in the past year, N = 54
From: Access to primary care in adults in a provincial correctional facility in Ontario
Reasons | Number (%) |
|---|---|
The waiting time was too long | 22 (40.7) |
I had transportation problems | 9 (16.7) |
I had personal or family responsibilities | 8 (14.8) |
Care was not available when I needed it | 8 (14.8) |
I didn’t get around to it/didn’t bother | 8 (14.8) |
I didn’t know where to go | 7 (13.0) |
I dislike doctors/I felt afraid | 5 (9.3) |
I was too busy | 4 (7.4) |
I decided not to seek care | 4 (7.4) |
Cost | 3 (5.6) |
I felt the care would be inadequate | 2 (3.7) |
Care was not available in the area | 1 (1.9) |