Table 3: Reasons of accepting Pap smear

Reasons   N   %
Part of regular check   319   (49.2)
Concern about own health   150   (23.1)
Advised by medical staff   60   (9.2)
Had gynaecological symtoms   43   (6.6)
Fear of cervical cancer   39   (6.0)
History of gynaecological problems   16   (2.5)
Had other medical problems   6   (0.9)
Family history of cervical cancer   2   (0.3)
Advice from peers   3   (0.5)
Others   11   (1.7)
         
646 Persons gave 649 answers