Table 2.
Demographic characteristics of participants
| Characteristic | Groups | Frequency (%) | Mean ± SD |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age | – | 32 (100) | 38.75 ± 11.55 |
| Years of marriage | |||
| < 5 | 7 (21.9) | 3 ± 0.81 | |
| 5–10 | 13 (40.7) | 7.53 ± 1.71 | |
| > 10 | 12 (37.4) | 17.25 ± 6 | |
| Number of children | |||
| No children | 5 (15.7) | ||
| Less than 3 children | 21 (65.6) | 1.57 ± 0.50 | |
| 3 children and more | 6 (18.7) | 3.33 ± 0.51 | |
| Education | |||
| Illiterate | 5 (15.7) | ||
| Under Diploma | 7 (21.8) | ||
| Diploma | 4 (12.5) | ||
| University education | 16 (50) | ||
| Status of employment | |||
| Housewife | 15 (47) | ||
| Employed (non-health sector) | 9 (28) | ||
| Health sector employee | 8 (25) | ||
| History of Pap smear testing | |||
| Yes | 10 (31.25) | ||
| No | 22 (68.75) |