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