Table 2 Diagnostic delays and out-of-pocket expenditure reported by survey participants (N=100)
Period 1* median (IQR) | Period 2* median (IQR) | Wilcoxon rank sum p-value for comparison of period 1 vs 2 | |
|---|---|---|---|
Total weeks of diagnostic delay | 15 (5–26) | 6 (3–14) | 0.027 |
Weeks of delay before contact with health system | 4 (0–10) | 4 (0–8) | 0.497 |
Weeks of delay after contact with health system | 4 (0–10) | 2 (0–6) | 0.165 |
Number of visits to health system | 2 (2–4) | 3 (2–5) | 0.029 |
Amount spent on transport, visits, and medications (USD) | 80 (13–222) | 22 (4–61) | 0.009 |