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. 2014 Sep 1;3(3):211–219. doi: 10.5681/jcs.2014.023

Table 4. Patients follow up performance and its related factors.

Variables N (%)
Having the referral form in follow up visit
Yes 31 (68.1)
No 15 (31.9)
Physician's expertise
General 28 (60.9)
Specialist 18 (39.1)
Visit site
Public clinics 29 (63.0)
Doctor's office 17 (27.0)
Reasons for seeking treatment
Fear of disease 37 (80.4)
Visiting free of charge 1 (2.2)
Other reasons 8 (17.4)
Causes for not referring
Uncertainty about the outcome of the screening 8 (17.4)
Do not care about the disease 4 (8.7)
Lack of time 24 (52.2)
Other reasons 10 (21.7)
Medical treatment recommended
Drug therapy 22 (47.8)
Exercise 1 (2.2)
Dietary regiment 1 (2.2)
Drug therapy and dietary regiment 22 (47.8)