Table 3 Barriers to accessing health care
Barriers | Gays (N = 60) | Lesbians (N = 16) | Bisexuals (N = 17) | Total N = 93 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Getting money needed | 21,7% | 12,5% | 11,8% | 18,3% |
Fear of being discovered | 80,0% | 68,8% | 82,4% | 78,5% |
Fear of stigma and discrimination | 86,7% | 68,8% | 82,4% | 82,8% |
Being ashamed/embarrassed to seek service | 85,0% | 81,3% | 76,5% | 82,8% |
Lack of convenience at the health facilities | 45,0% | 62,5% | 29,4% | 45,2% |
Health care professional refusal | 10,0% | 6,3% | 5,9% | 8,6% |