Challenges to Care in Lupus Diagnosis and Time to Diagnosis (N-1,302)
| Challenge Reported | Percent of Respondents (%) | P-value |
|---|---|---|
| Out-of-pocket costs too high | 0.001 | |
| < 1 year | 22.8 | |
| 1 – 4 years | 35.2 | |
| 5+ years | 35.9 | |
| Long wait times for specialists | 0.001 | |
| < 1 year | 39.4 | |
| 1 – 4 years | 55.4 | |
| 5+ years | 58.3 | |
| Insurance did not cover costs of services | 0.003 | |
| < 1 year | 8.6 | |
| 1 – 4 years | 13.9 | |
| 5+ years | 15.3 | |
| Long wait times for PCP | 0.001 | |
| < 1 year | 8.3 | |
| 1 – 4 years | 15.4 | |
| 5+ years | 17.2 | |
| Not enough doctors nearby to treat Lupus | 0.03 | |
| < 1 year | 25.2 | |
| 1 – 4 years | 32.2 | |
| 5+ years | 31.9 | |