Table 5 Motivation, frequency for screening amongst women n = 63
From: Perceptions and attitude of women of Luderitz, Namibia on Pap smear and cervical cancer prevention
Motivations for screening | Frequency | % | |
|---|---|---|---|
What motivated you to get screened? (multiple response applicable) | Doctor recommendation | 18 | 29 |
Had worrying symptoms | 8 | 13 | |
know of someone who got screened | 13 | 21 | |
Antenatal screen | 1 | 2 | |
awareness of dangers of cervical cancer | 1 | 2 | |
Colleague recommended | 1 | 2 | |
Fibroids | 1 | 2 | |
For prevention purpose | 1 | 2 | |
postnatal testing | 2 | 3 | |
Relative recommended | 1 | 2 | |
Routine testing | 2 | 3 | |
To be informed about health/well-being | 15 | 24 | |
How many times | Once | 23 | 38 |
Twice | 12 | 20 | |
more than two times | 28 | 46 | |
How did you find out about Pap smear test?* | Pamphlets | 10 | 16 |
Relative/friend | 11 | 18 | |
Healthcare worker | 22 | 36 | |
Cancer association | 5 | 8 | |
Awareness Campaigns | 4 | 7 | |
Posters | 6 | 10 | |
Radio | 2 | 3 | |
School | 1 | 2 | |