Table 2.
Reasons for being out of adherence with Pap test*
| Reason | N (%) |
|---|---|
| No insurance | 143 (32.4) |
| Too busy | 124 (28.0) |
| Cost | 104 (23.5) |
| Too lazy | 58 (13.1) |
| Doctor did not refer me for test | 38 (8.6) |
| Too painful | 15 (3.4) |
| No reason | 81 (18.3) |
| Other** | 89 (20.1) |
More than one answer allowed
”Other” answers included: “I didn’t know I needed one; I feel healthy so don’t need one; too embarrassing; I never thought of having it”