Reasons for not seeking treatment
| Reasons | CIDI Questions |
|---|---|
| Low perceived need: | |
| Low perceived need for treatment | The problem went away by itself, and I did not really need help. |
| Structural barriers: | |
| Financial | My health insurance would not cover this type of treatment. |
| I was concerned about how much money it would cost. | |
| Availability | I was unsure about where to go or who to see. |
| I could not get an appointment. | |
| Transportation | I had problems with things like transportation, childcare, or scheduling that would have made it hard to get to treatment |
| Inconvenient | I thought it would take too much time or be inconvenient. |
| Attitudinal barriers: | |
| Wanted to handle on own | I wanted to handle the problem on my own. |
| Perceived ineffectiveness | I didn't think treatment would work. |
| I was not satisfied with available services. | |
| I received treatment before and it did not work. | |
| Stigma | I was concerned about what others might think if they found out I was in treatment. |
| I was scared about being put into a hospital against my will. | |
| Thought would get better | I thought the problem would get better by itself. |
| Problem was not severe | The problem didn't bother me very much. |