Table 2. Personal characteristics of the women (N = 517) who underwent the screening test in a successive three-year period. Boa Vista, RR, Northern Brazil, 2013.

Characteristic	n	%
When was the last preventative screening test?
Less than 1 year ago	443	85.7
2 years ago	73	14.3
3 years ago	0	0.0
What was the reason for the test?
Gynecological complaint	57	11.0
Prenatal care	20	3.9
Prevention campaigns	12	2.3
Undergo periodically	411	79.5
Opportunistic medical appointment	13	2.5
How often are they tested?
Once per year	398	77.0
Every 2 years	44	8.5
Every 3 years	6	1.2
5-10 years	4	0.8
Not sure	65	12.5
Did a health care professional direct them to undergo testing?
Yes	253	49.0
No	264	51.0
After being tested. did they return to get the results?
Yes	495	95.7
No	20	3.9