TABLE III.

Qualitative themes

Themes	Percentage
Women were experiencing multiple barriers to completing the pathway
Low priority afforded to screening	35
Barriers due to health issues	27.5
Barriers due to mental health issues	25
Flexible pathway was required
Would not complete follow-up speculum examination if required	27
Expressed a wish to take the test home	10
Expressed concerns regarding completing a speculum examination	7.5
Importance of information and support
A well-informed and well-supported pathway	35
Fear of results	22.5
Concern over whether one could complete the test correctly	22.5
Experienced stress over the results received	7.5
Relationship with health care provider
Importance of trust or rapport with health care professional	47.5