Research Article

Barriers for Cataract Treatment among Elderly in Sri Lanka

Table 4

Financial, logistics, and transport barriers for cataract treatment.

Question Yes NoTotal
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Will you able to pay for the surgery?11533.0%23467.0%349
Are you willing to pay for the surgery if you have money?18954.3%16046.0%348
Are your family members able to pay for your surgery?16748.4%17951.9%345
Is it possible for you to find transport to go to hospital?31189.4%3710.6%348
Do you expect assistance from your family members/children/relatives for the surgery?20859.8%14040.2%348
Will you able to pay for drugs?28080.7%6719.3%347
Will your family members /relatives help you for the surgery?26877.0%8023.0%348