Table 6 presents the results of the multivariable analysis. All variables that were significant in the univariable analysis remained so in the multivariable analysis. The factors significantly associated with delay were: being unemployed {OR= 1.4;95% CI: 1.09- 1.81); not having weight loss as one of the symptoms (OR= 1.54; 95% CI: 1.16 -2.04); and treatment in two of the six districts (OR=2.34;95% CI:1.57 to 3.47 and OR=1.92 95% CI:1.35 to 2.73). The unacceptable delay attributable to each of these factors was: unemployment, 28.6% , not having weight loss,35.1% , and being treated at health districts III and V, 57.3% and 47.9 %respectively.