Table 3 Comparison of patient delay timea according to reported cognitive response
Cognitive response | N (%) | Median patient delay time (ITQ) | p value† |
|---|---|---|---|
Told a family member | |||
Yes | 19 (38) | 45 (30–120) | 0.67 |
No | 30 (62) | 50 (30–180) | |
Was scared | |||
Yes | 13 (27) | 40 (20–120) | 0.26 |
No | 34 (73) | 52 (30–150) | |
Didn’t think it was serious | |||
Yes | 11 (22) | 150 (70–180) | 0.024 |
No | 38 (78) | 40 (30–120) | |
Didn’t think it lasted long | |||
Yes | 9 (19) | 40 (30–60) | 0.42 |
No | 38 (81) | 57 (30–141) | |
It had occurred before and always passed | |||
Yes | 3 (6) | 10 (10–45) | 0.087 |
No | 46 (94) | 57 (30–141) | |
Didn’t know it was important to seek help | |||
Yes | 2 (4) | 135 (120–150) | 0.83 |
No | 47 (96) | 45 (30–140) | |