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. Author manuscript; available in PMC: 2014 Aug 21.
Published in final edited form as: J Psychosom Obstet Gynaecol. 2012 Feb 28;33(2):91–98. doi: 10.3109/0167482X.2012.656161

Table 2.

Quotes from focus group discussions and interviews with care providers and women on positive contributors to the cervical screening experience.

Number Quote Theme Respondent

1. We feel free and comfortable when we come here, and this encourages us a lot. Comfort from providers Woman
2. They feel more comfortable to talk to us because they know that whatever we do is confidential. Confidentiality of exam Nurse
3. When the nurse told me I was found with a problem I was afraid, but the nurse calmed me and encouraged me. Encouragement of providers Woman
4. I loved it when I was shown the picture of my womb and how it is. Digital cervicography Woman
5. The fact that they can see their cervix which they have never seen really excites women. Digital cervicography Nurse
6. The nurse showed me how my womb was. I was happy because I know the problem I have. Digital cervicography Woman
7. Knowing my [screening] results. You are relieved once you know. Relief of screening result Woman
8. Also me, [after] knowing my results I was happy. Relief of screening result Woman
9. [Women] know that the vinegar applied on their cervix helps to clean it. Effects of vinegar Woman
10. At Kanyama clinic, they do not take too much time to do their work. Screening performed quickly Woman