Table 3.

Reasons for nonadherence to Pap testing according to health professionals (N=11).

Domain and reasons attributed		Health professionals mentioning the domain, n (%)
Lack of knowledge about Pap tests
	“They haven’t had any health problems.”	6 (55)
	“They don’t know when they need to do the test.”	4 (36)
	“They don’t think the test needs to be performed if they aren’t having current sexual relations.”	4 (36)
	“They feel healthy, so they think it is not necessary to carry out the test.”	4 (36)
Negative predisposition toward the test
	“They’re very busy/don’t have time.”	10 (91)
	“They’re always postponing the test.”	5 (45)
Attitude toward the test
	“They think the test is too painful or unpleasant.”	9 (82)
	“They’re too embarrassed by the test.”	6 (55)