Table 2.
Model-Adjusted Predicted Probabilities (%) of Intention to Seek Care for Abnormal, Predominately Gynecologic Symptoms, by Demographic Characteristics, Among Women (N = 2,991), HealthStyles Survey, 2008a
| Characteristic | Genital Rash or Sore | Vaginal Bleeding After Menopauseb | Vaginal Itching | Vaginal Discharge | Skin on Genitals Is Redder/Whiter | Vaginal Bleeding After Sexc | Pelvic or Abdominal Pain After Sex | Vaginal Bleeding Between Periodsd | Period That Lasts >7 Daysd |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Age, y | |||||||||
| 18-34 | 83.7 | NC | 77.7 | 57.9f | 58.2 | 53.4 | 24.3 | 40.1 | 32.5 |
| 35-49 | 80.9 | 60.6f | 79.7 | 61.5f | 58.5 | 53.5 | 31.4 | 39.5 | 37.3 |
| ≥50 (Reference) | 80.9 | 81.9 | 77.2 | 74.4 | 61.7 | 60.3 | 31.3 | 42.3 | 33.6 |
| Race | |||||||||
| Black | 84.0 | 93.5 | 87.5f | 84.7f | 80.8f | 76.5f | 48.5f | 68.5f | 50.2f |
| Hispanic | 85.8 | 82.2 | 83.2 | 80.3f | 72.3f | 67.2 | 31.6 | 51.9f | 40.7f |
| Other | 69.3f | 89.1 | 66.8f | 78.6 | 58.0 | 64.8 | 33.0 | 41.1 | 28.7 |
| White (Reference) | 80.9 | 81.9 | 77.2 | 74.4 | 61.7 | 60.3 | 31.3 | 42.3 | 33.6 |
| Would seek care for influenza-like symptoms | |||||||||
| Yes | 96.3f | 93.9f | 92.7f | 90.9f | 86.5f | 79.5f | 67.1f | 54.3f | 53.5f |
| No/not sure (Reference) | 80.9 | 81.9 | 77.2 | 74.4 | 61.7 | 60.3 | 31.3 | 42.3 | 33.6 |
| Menopausal status | |||||||||
| Post | 83.4 | NA | 83.5 | 79.0 | 67.9 | 68.9f | 41.6f | NA | NA |
| Peri | 83.8 | NA | 83.9 | 77.9 | 68.1 | 70.1f | 42.2f | NA | NA |
| Pre (Reference) | 80.9 | NA | 77.2 | 74.4 | 61.7 | 60.3 | 31.3 | NA | NA |
| Concern about developing a gynecologic cancere | |||||||||
| <Mean (Reference) | 80.9 | 81.9 | 77.2 | 74.4 | 61.7 | 60.3 | 31.3 | 42.3 | 33.6 |
| ≥Mean | 83.8 | 88.8f | 81.3 | 78.2 | 70.0f | 68.6f | 45.7f | 50.0f | 40.3f |
Abbreviations: NC, not calculated; NA, not applicable.
Predicted probabilities are estimated from a logistic regression model including all variables listed in the table and are calculated by setting all the other variables to their reference level. Survey participants were asked, "If you had any of the following, would you call or see a doctor?" These symptoms are typically considered gynecologic (ie, clearly related to the reproductive system) and are referred to as abnormal in this table (but were not during the survey).
Postmenopausal women only.
On 2 or more occasions.
Premenopausal women only.
Participants responded on a scale from 1 (not at all concerned) to 4 (very concerned); the mean score was 2.4.
Significantly different from reference group (P < .05).