Table 4.
Logistic Regression Model to Examine Barriers that Predict Cervical Cancer Screening and Uptake
| Perceived barriers | P-value | R2 |
|---|---|---|
| I do not have time to get a pap test | 0.001 | 1.761 |
| I have not taken pap test because they treat me badly in the health care center | 0.008 | 2.748 |
| I do not know at what age it is necessary to get a pap test | 0.002 | 2.272 |
| I have not taken pap test because when I go, I need to wait a long time to be seen | 0.065 | 0.53 |
| I do not know how often I need to get a pap test | 0.005 | 1.802 |
| I have not taken pap test because I am afraid to find out if I have cancer | 0.001 | 1.927 |
| I have not taken pap test because the health centre is only open | 0.486 | 0.304 |
| I have not taken pap test because I do not know when and where it is done | 0.01 | 1.856 |
| I have not taken pap test because it is not done anywhere near where I live | 0.003 | 1.625 |
| I have not taken pap test because I am embarrassed to have a genital exam | 0.07 | 0.372 |
| I have not taken pap test because I cannot afford the amount paid for it | 0.001 | 1.301 |
| I have not taken pap test because it is difficult for me to get an appointment | 0.001 | 1.92 |
| I do not know what it is for | 0.001 | 2.202 |