Table 2.
Perception of the screening program from the perspective of the women interviewed
| Perception items (n = 306a) | Strongly agree | Agree |
|---|---|---|
| Cervical cancer is a disease that worries me | 275 (85.6) | 42 (13) |
| Screening for cervical cancer repeated every three years could save my life | 282 (87.6) | 28 (8.7) |
| Free testing encourages me to participate in the program | 310 (96.3) | 11(3.4) |
| The doctor/nurse of the center believed that the regularity of VIA testing was important | 254 (79.1) | 55 (17.1) |
| Recommendation of the test to relatives and friends | 286 (98.3) | 2 (0.7) |
| If the test was negative, repeat screening test for cervical cancer every three years (n = 264) | 263 (99.6) | 1 (0.4) |
| If the test was positive, intention to have further tests (n = 40) | 38 (95) | 2 (5) |
ais variable with missing data