Table 3.
Correlation Analysis of Perceived Barriers and Pap Smear Test Utilization (n = 197)
| Perceived Barriers | n (%) | Odds Ratios | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crude (95% CI) | Adjusted (95% CI) | ||
| Fear test outcomes | |||
| Yes | 36 (38.30) | 0.42 (0.20–0.84) | 0.52 (0.24–0.94) * |
| No | 161 (61.70) | 1.00 | 1.00 |
| The test is embarrassing | |||
| Yes | 18 (9.10) | 1.00 | 1.00 |
| No | 179 (90.90) | 1.15 (0.88–2.95) | 2.86 (0.92–4.42) |
| Need more information | |||
| Yes | 113 (67.40) | 1.00 | 1.00 |
| No | 84 (32.60) | 1.98 (0.67–2.53) | 2.84 (1.60–4.52) * |
| Clinic far from home | |||
| Yes | 55 (27.90) | 1.00 | 1.00 |
| No | 142 (72.10) | 0.58 (0.34–0.72) | 0.57 (0.41–0.82) * |
| No history of OBGY illness | |||
| Yes | 55 (37.90) | 1.00 | 1.00 |
| No | 142 (62.10) | 2.53 (0.38–1.91) | 4.64 (0.36–2.63) |
Note: *Significant at P value < 0.05.
Abbreviation: OBGY, Obstetrics and gynaecological.