Socioeconomic related factors | Lack of effective social support networks and culture and lay beliefs about illness and treatment; high cost of transport, social stigma |
Health care related factors | Poorly developed health services; inadequate patient-provider relationship; health care providers who are untrained, overworked or inadequately supervised; flexibility in operation hours |
Condition related factor | False sense of well-being, intoxication |
Therapy related factors | Complex treatment regimen; adverse side-effects of treatment |
Patient-related factors | Belief in the efficacy of treatment; motivation |