Table 2 List of reasons chosen by the respondents for arriving early for the staggered appointment
Reasons of arriving at the government clinic / hospital more than half an hour earlier than the allocated appointment slot (n = 803) | Results, n (%) |
|---|---|
Difficult to get parking | 450 (56.0) |
To shorten my time spent at the government clinic/hospital | 385 (47.9) |
The registration might take more time than I expected | 336 (41.8) |
I have a chance of seeing the doctor before 10am | 281 (35.0) |
Work commitments (e.g., So that I can get back to work on time) | 269 (33.5) |
I may not be able to see the doctor on time if I am late | 256 (31.9) |
I am worried that my appointment will be postponed/cancelled if I do not arrive on time | 224 (27.9) |
I depend on someone to drop me at the clinic/hospital | 62 (7.7) |
Difficult to get public transport | 39 (4.9) |
Other reasons | 33 (4.1) |
My physical condition may require extra time to be assisted into the clinic/hospital | 31 (3.9) |