Table 4: Reasons for refusing Pap smear screening

Reasons   N   %
Asymptomatic   245   (66.1)
Not asked by doctor   24   (6.5)
Old age   15   (4.0)
Had Pap smear before   23   (6.2)
Embarassment   9   (2.4)
Not sexually active   10   (2.7)
Do not understand   9   (2.4)
Fear of pain   8   (2.2)
Female doctor not available   7   (1.0)
Menopaused   2   (0.5)
No gynaecological problem   2   (0.5)
Never done before   2   (0.5)
Others   14   (4.0)
         
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