Table 5 Perceived barriers to breast cancer treatment (N = 219).
Barriers to treatment | Yes N (%) | No or unsure N (%) |
|---|---|---|
Fear of treatment side effects | 193 (88.1) | 26(11.9) |
Lack of financial resources to pay for treatment | 200 (91.3) | 19(8.7) |
Lack of money to pay for medicines | 201 (91.8) | 18(8.2) |
Lack of money to pay for transportation and lodging at the city where treatment is received | 208 (95.0) | 11(5.0) |
Lack of family support | 191 (87.2) | 28(12.8) |
