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Table 1 Participant demographics n = 18

From: Women’s appraisal, interpretation and help-seeking for possible symptoms of breast and cervical cancer in South Africa: a qualitative study

Age (years)

Mean = 36.8 (SD = 11.1)

%

Median = 34.5 (IQR 18)

Educational level

 None

1

6

 Primary

6

33

 Secondary

8

44

 Matric (Grade 12)

2

11

 Post matric

1

6

Employment

 Unemployed

14

78

 Employed

4

22

Relationship status

 Married

5

28

 Single

9

50

Separated/divorced/widowed

4

22

Number of children

 0

2

11

 1–3

8

44

 4–8

8

44

HIV status

 Positive

5

29

 Negative

12

71

 Unknown

1