Reasons for Patients Not Undergoing Screening Tests (N = 297)
| Overall reason (%) | Specific reason | No. (%) |
|---|---|---|
| Permanent incapacity (25.6%) | Categorical refusal | 40 (13.5) |
| Language barrier | 26 (8.8) | |
| Behavioral difficulties | 10 (3.4) | |
| Time constraints (54.6%) | GP’s busy schedule | 130 (43.8) |
| Patient’s busy schedule | 17 (5.7) | |
| SoTone only | 15 (5.0) | |
| Temporary incapacity (10.1%) | Tough diagnosis | 16 (5.4) |
| Noisy environment | 9 (3.0) | |
| Otalgia | 4 (1.6) | |
| COVID-19 | 1 (0.3) | |
| Already done (9.8%) | Recent ENT consultation | 29 (9.8) |
GP = general practitioner; ENT = ear, nose, and throat