Table 2.
Reported Barriers and Motives for Pap Testing (N=317)
| Barriers and motives | n (%) |
|---|---|
| Primary barrier(s) to Pap testinga | |
| Could not afford it | 90 (28.4) |
| No transportation | 35 (11.0) |
| Didn’t feel I needed it | 81 (25.6) |
| Husband would not let me | 2 (0.6) |
| Afraid to hear the results | 29 (9.1) |
| Did not have the time/take the time | 28 (8.8) |
| Do not like it (i.e., painful, uncomfortable, afraid, embarrassing) | 18 (5.7) |
| Other | 24 (7.6) |
| Primary motivation(s) for requesting Pap testa | |
| Referred by healthcare provider/health department | 81 (25.6) |
| Received information from the RCPC | 18 (5.7) |
| Change in marital status | 12 (3.8) |
| Having problems (symptoms) | 54 (17.0) |
| Family member or friend with cancer experience | 31 (9.8) |
| Ad in newspaper | 5 (1.6) |
| Time for Pap test/knew I needed to get it done | 37 (11.7) |
| Birth control | 20 (6.3) |
| Family/friend encouraged me | 17 (5.4) |
| Gift card/Door prize | 27 (8.5) |
| Other | 33 (10.4) |
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Multiple responses provided; percentages may add up to ≥100% RCPC, Rural Cancer Prevention Center.