From: Exploring the barriers to Pap smear test in Iranian women: a qualitative study
Characteristic | Groups | Frequency (%) | Mean ± SD |
---|---|---|---|
Age | – | 32 (100) | 38.75 ± 11.55 |
Years of marriage | Â | Â | Â |
 |  < 5 | 7 (21.9) | 3 ± 0.81 |
 | 5–10 | 13 (40.7) | 7.53 ± 1.71 |
 |  > 10 | 12 (37.4) | 17.25 ± 6 |
Number of children | Â | Â | Â |
 | No children | 5 (15.7) |  |
 | Less than 3 children | 21 (65.6) | 1.57 ± 0.50 |
 | 3 children and more | 6 (18.7) | 3.33 ± 0.51 |
Education | Â | Â | Â |
 | Illiterate | 5 (15.7) |  |
 | Under Diploma | 7 (21.8) |  |
 | Diploma | 4 (12.5) |  |
 | University education | 16 (50) |  |
Status of employment | Â | Â | Â |
 | Housewife | 15 (47) |  |
 | Employed (non-health sector) | 9 (28) |  |
 | Health sector employee | 8 (25) |  |
History of Pap smear testing | Â | Â | Â |
 | Yes | 10 (31.25) |  |
 | No | 22 (68.75) |  |