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A study was conducted to identify the reasons for people avoidance of seeking medical care and to classify these reasons into conceptually distinct categories reflecting underlying factors contributing to avoidance. The aim of the study is to identify the factors contributing towards delay in seeking medical care among people residing in selected areas of district Mohali, Punjab. A quantitative research approach with descriptive research design was adopted. By using convenient sampling technique, 250 people were selected. Study showed majority of people's age i.e. 32% were in the age group of 28-37 years. Gender distribution of sample revealed that majority of samples were male i.e. 57%. 30% have educational qualification of graduation and above followed by 29.6% having up to senior secondary. Most of the people i.e. 30.8% were government employee. 55.6% were unmarried. Sample consisted of people who were not diagnosed with any disease by physician and avoided visiting doctor or seeking medical care when they suspect they should. Factors for delay in seeking medical care were identified and were categorized into personal, financial, transportation, psychological, perceptional, medical, traditional and cultural factors. Frequency and percentage distribution of these factors were calculated and they have been presented with help of figures.