Table 3 Main reasons participants had delayed or not sought care for a SSTI (N = 46)
|  | Number of Participants | Percent of Participants, % |
|---|---|---|
Judgement or mistreatment by medical staff | 25 | 54.3 |
Self-treatment | 24 | 52.2 |
Too busy or it takes too much time | 17 | 37.0 |
Legal concerns (e.g., warrants, child protective services) | 14 | 30.4 |
Bad experiences when sought care other times | 13 | 28.3 |
Costs too much | 7 | 15.2 |
Wanting to avoid withdrawal from being in the hospital | 6 | 13.0 |
Transportation barriers | 6 | 13.0 |
Thought it would go away on its own | 6 | 13.0 |
Afraid of finding out the infection is serious | 5 | 10.9 |
Worried about the medical procedures (e.g., drainage) | 3 | 6.5 |