Research Article
Factors Associated with Prehospital Delay among Men and Women Newly Experiencing Acute Coronary Syndrome: A Qualitative Inquiry
Table 3
Timing and history of the ACS symptoms.
| | Men (n = 35) | Women (n = 33) |
| History of having similar symptoms | Yes | 16 | 8 | No | 19 | 25 |
| Timing | Early morning | 5 | 4 | During the day (with minimal effort) | 2 | 11 | Afternoon | 21 | 4 | Evening | — | 5 | During the night | 7 | 9 |
| Delay seeking a specialized (professional) care | Yes | 28 | 20 | No | 7 | 13 |
| Were you aware of the ACS symptoms | Yes | 5 | 7 | No | 30 | 26 |
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