Table 3.
Perception of Cervical Cancer Screening
| Frequency (517) | % | |
|---|---|---|
| Views on cervical cancer screening services | ||
| Positive views | 296 | 57.2 |
| Negative views | 221 | 42.8 |
| The practice of cervical cancer screening | ||
| Practice | 465 | 89.9 |
| Do not practice | 52 | 10.1 |
| Hindrances to cervical cancer screening services | ||
| Husband/relatives disapproval | 58 | 11.2 |
| The stigma associated with cancer | 262 | 50.7 |
| Religious practices | 72 | 13.9 |
| Lack of finance | 125 | 24.2 |
Source, Researchers' Fieldwork