Reason for delay

Frequency

Percent (%)

95% Confidence Limits

Tried Alternative remedies

234

46.5

42.1 - 51.0

Symptom considered not serious problem

43

8.5

6.3 - 11.4

Fear of unknown

45

8.9

6.7 - 11.9

Lack of funds

87

17.3

14.2 - 21.0

Visit chemist

52

10.3

7.9 - 13.4

Self-medication

24

4.8

3.1 - 7.1

Traditional belief

18

3.6

2.2 - 5.7