Table 3.
Perceived Cost Burden of Cervical Cancer Screening (N = 702)
| Expected out-of-pocket costs | Median (IQR): full sample | n (%) reporting nonzero costa | Median (IQR): among participants reporting nonzero cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Screening costsb | $200 ($100–$300) | 601 (94.9%) | $200 ($110–$300) |
| Lost payc | $0 ($0–$40) | 201 (29.6%) | $70 ($50–$100) |
| Transportation costsd | $10 ($5–$15) | 604 (89.9%) | $10 ($5–$15) |
| Childcare costse | $0 ($0–$0) | 93 (13.4%) | $30 ($20–$40) |
Percentage of participants reporting an expected cost (participants who refused to report cost or did not know cost were excluded from the denominator).
Sixty-nine participants (9.8%) reported that they did not know this expected cost.
Twenty-two participants (3.1%) reported that they did not know this expected cost.
Thirty participants (4.3%) reported that they did not know this expected cost.
Eight participants (1.1%) reported that they did not know this expected cost.
IQR, interquartile range.