Table 4 Barriers to seeking health care services for managing urinary incontinence among women participants included in the study (N = 601)

Participants with any kind of incontinence

118

19.6

100

Ever consulted a doctor

Yes

48

8.0

40.6

No

70

11.6

59.3

Reasons for not seeking care

Did not take it seriously

36

6.0

30.5

Will get cured naturally

18

3.0

15.3

Shyness.

10

1.7

8.5

Considered it as normal aging process

4

0.7

3.4

Any other

1

0.2

0.8

No one to accompany

1

0.2

0.8