Characteristic |
n (%) |
Pap smear frequency (years)1 |
|
Annually |
210 (50.6) |
Every 2-3 years |
105 (25.3) |
Every 4-5 years |
39 (9.4) |
Every 6-10 years |
34 (8.2) |
<once every 10 years |
27 (6.5) |
Total |
415 (100) |
History of previous Pap smear2 |
|
Yes |
414 (89.0) |
No |
51 (11.0) |
Total |
465 (100) |
Time since last Pap smear2 |
|
Never |
51 (11.0) |
< 2 |
276 (60.0) |
2-3 |
60 (13.0) |
>3 |
75 (16.0) |
Total |
462 (100) |
Result of last Pap smear3 |
|
Negative |
357 (74.5) |
ASCUS |
38 (7.9) |
LSIL |
66 (13.8) |
HSIL |
18 (3.8) |
Total |
479 (100) |
1Self-report, 2Medical records, 3Pap smear results from first gynecology visit in the
study |