Table 3.
Self-reported participation in screening for cervical cancer and breast cancer
| Characteristic | Cervical cancer: Age 23–64 years n (%) |
Breast cancer: Age 40–74 years n (%) |
|---|---|---|
| N included by national screening recommendation | 285 (100.0) | 182 (100.0) |
| Knowledge of reason for cancer screening | ||
| Yes | 231 (81.1) | 161 (88.5) |
| No | 51 (17.9) | 16 (8.8) |
| Missing | 3 (1.1) | 5 (2.7) |
| Compliance with recommended cancer screening1 | ||
| Full compliance | 116 (40.7) | 52 (28.6) |
| Non-compliance | 164 (57.5) | 127 (69.8) |
| Overdue screening | 72 (25.3) | 65 (35.7) |
| No lifetime screening, or uncertain | 92 (32.3) | 62 (34.1) |
| Missing | 5 (1.8) | 3 (1.6) |
1. Cervical cancer: Every 3rd year for women 23–49 years old; every 7th year for women 50–64 years old. Breast cancer: Every 18–24th month for women 40–74 years old.