| Reasons given | Number | % |
| High cost of consultations | 99 | 54.10 |
| Good knowledge of one’s illness | 53 | 28.96 |
| Easy access to medicines in pharmacies | 20 | 10.93 |
| Lack of time to go for consultation | 6 | 3.28 |
| Easy access to medicines in the informal market | 5 | 2.73 |
| Total | 183 | 100 |