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. 2017 May 31;12(5):e0177782. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0177782

Table 5. Participants’ (n = 15) demographics for clinical study.

Characteristics Response Volunteers % (n)
Age, y • ≤ 29
• 40–44
• 45–49
86.7 (13)
6.7 (1)
6.7 (1)
Number of vaginal deliveries • 0
• 3
93.3 (14)
6.7 (1)
Number of cervical examinations with a speculum • 0
• 1–2
• 3–5
• 6–10
• >10
13.3 (2)
33.3 (5)
26.7 (4)
6.7 (1)
20 (3)
Regular use of tampons • Yes
• No
77.8 (7/9)
22.2 (2/9)
Barrier of speculum to getting cervical cancer screening • Not a barrier
• Small barrier
• Medium barrier
• Large barrier
60 (9)
26.7 (4)
13.3 (2)
0 (0)
Top 3 most important considerations for cervical cancer examination • Adequate assessment of risk
• Travel distance to provider
• Cost
• Comfort during screening
• Procedure time
• Physician gender
93.3 (14)
46.7 (7)
73.3 (11)
53.3 (8)
26.7 (4)
6.7 (1)