Table 3 Explanations by cases for non-attendance at follow-up

Case responses*

        The distance from my house to the clinic is too far

43

(41%)

        I am worried about harmful effects of X-ray

28

(27%)

        I prefer to be examined in a private clinic instead

20

(19%)

        I am worried about discrimination from other people towards myself and my family

28

(27%)

        The patient in my house recovered, so follow-up screening is not necessary

33

(32%)

        I initially forgot the scheduled appointment

73

(70%)

        The initial screening was negative, so I did not see the need for further screening

25

(24%)

        It was time consuming, and difficult to get time off work or study

45

(43%)