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Table 3 Reasons Why "Never" Talk or Talk "Insufficiently" with the GP about Psychological Problems.

From: Psychosocial primary care – what patients expect from their General Practitioners A cross-sectional trial

 

"Never" (n = 21)

"Insuffiently" (n = 56)

I have no problems

81% (n = 17)

24% (n = 13)

Other confident partners

24% (n = 5)

23% (n = 12)

Lack of time

-

53% (n = 30)

Too much stress for the doctor

5% (n = 1)

16% (n = 9)

No opportunity

-

18% (n = 10)

Afraid to talk to

-

11% (n = 6)

Doctor not interested

-

11% (n = 6)

No confidence in the doctor

-

7% (n = 4)

None of the doctors business

-

4% (n = 2)

  1. Note: This question was based on a multiple response format