Perceived barriers to health and social services use.
| n (%) | |||||
| No | Yes, but didn't affect services sought | Yes and delayed seeking services | Yes and stopped from seeking services | Missing | |
| I have feelings such as dislike, distrust or fear about talking with doctors, counsellors or other professionals. | 16 (36.4%) | 7 (15.9%) | 4 (9.1%) | 0 (0%) | 17 (38.6%) |
| I have feelings about what other people would think if I sought help. | 18 (40.9%) | 5 (11.4%) | 3 (6.8%) | 1 (2.3%) | 17 (38.6%) |
| A lack of information affected the services sought. | 24 (54.5%) | 2 (4.5%) | 0 (0%) | 0 (0%) | 18 (40.9%) |
| I had concerns about the amount of time it takes to get help. | 23 (52.3%) | 2 (4.5%) | 2 (4.5%) | 0 (0%) | 17 (38.6%) |
| The services sought were not readily available. | 22 (50.0%) | 3 (6.8%) | 1 (2.3%) | 1 (2.3%) | 17 (38.6%) |
| I didn't want to talk to anyone about such a sensitive problem. | 16 (36.4%) | 3 (6.8%) | 4 (9.1%) | 3 (6.8%) | 18 (40.9%) |
| There was a problem with registration, setting up appointments or contacting professionals. | 22 (50.0%) | 2 (4.5%) | 1 (2.3%) | 0 (0%) | 19 (43.2%) |
| There was a problem getting to where treatment was available. | 23 (52.3%) | 2 (4.5%) | 0 (0%) | 0 (0%) | 19 (43.2%) |