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Table 5 Comparative cervical cancer health belief model parameter data of participants as per health institutions (n = 450)

From: Using the health belief model to assess beliefs and behaviors regarding cervical cancer screening among Saudi women: a cross-sectional observational study

 

Health care centers

(n = 150)

KKUH

(n = 150)

MOH

(n = 150)

P-value

Susceptibility (to cervical cancer)

8.0 (3.0) (3.0–13.0)

7.0 (3.0) (3.0–15)

7.5 (3.0) (3.0–15.0)

0.452

Seriousness (of cervical cancer)

21.0 (8.25) (7.0–33.0)

21.0 (8.25) (7.0–35.0)

21.0 (7.0) (7.0–35.0)

0.986

Benefits (of the Pap smear test)

34.0 (6.0) (8.0–40.0)

35.0 (6.0) (20.0–40.0)

36.0 (6.0) (8.0–40.0)

0.022

Health Motivation

12.0 (3.25) (3.0–15.0)

12.0 (4.0) (3.0–15.0)

12.0 (3.25) (3.0–15.0)

0.280

Barriers (to undergoing a Pap smear test)

52.5 (11.0) (18.0–81.0)

52.0 (12.0) (27.0–80.0)

51.0 (13.0) (18.0–85.0)

0.649

  1. *Kruskal-Wallis test Median (Interquartile range) (minimum – maximum)
  2. KKUH King Khaled University Hospitals, MOH Ministry of Health hospitals