Table 1.
Epidemiological, reproductive, and social characteristics and self-reported diseases.
| Variable | SIL group (n = 18) | Control group (n = 28) | p value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age | Mean: 52.17 ± 15.15 | Mean: 47.96 ± 14.36 | NS∗ |
| Schooling | NS∗∗ | ||
| ≤8 years of study | 75% | 38.5% | |
| >8 years of study | 25% | 61.5% | |
| Declared income | NS∗∗ | ||
| ≤BMMW | 91.7% | 84.6% | |
| 2‐3 × BMMW | 8.3% | 15.4% | |
| Number of children | NS∗∗ | ||
| None | 11.1% | 14.3% | |
| ≤2 | 27.8% | 46.4% | |
| >2 | 61.1% | 39.3% | |
| Self-reported stress at work or home | NS∗∗ | ||
| Yes | 71.8% | 60.7% | |
| No | 22.2% | 39.3% | |
| Chronic noncommunicable disease | NS∗∗ | ||
| Yes | 61.1% | 50.0% | |
| No | 38.9% | 50.0% | |
| Reported dieting or food restriction | NS∗∗ | ||
| Yes | 22.2% | 28.6% | |
| No | 77.8% | 71.4% | |
| Smoking | NS∗∗ | ||
| Yes | 0.0% | 17.9% | |
| No | 100% | 82.1% | |
| Marital status | NS∗∗ | ||
| Single or separated | 50.0% | 57.1% | |
| Married or in stable union | 50.0% | 42.9% |
Source: Cervical Cancer Prevention Service, Center for Tropical Medicine. NS: nonsignificant; BMMW: Brazilian monthly minimum wage. ∗∗Chi-square test. ∗Student's t-test.