Table 3 Frequency of reasons for not attend PMS
Reasons for not attend PMS | Frequency | Percent |
|---|---|---|
Have no time | 77 | 18.8 |
Site of PMS is far away | 20 | 4.9 |
Do not like hospital and other inspection sites | 23 | 5.6 |
Too expensive | 8 | 2.0 |
Fear procedures | 21 | 5.1 |
PMS is just going through the motions | 32 | 7.8 |
Having usual medical check-ups and PMS is unnecessary | 47 | 11.5 |
Believe self to be healthy and no need for PMS | 31 | 7.6 |
Be in time for check after pregnancy | 10 | 2.4 |
Opposed by spouse or relatives | 1 | 0.2 |
Worry about discovering diseases and affecting relationship with spouse | 5 | 1.2 |
Both believe each other | 6 | 1.5 |
Afraid to encounter rogue doctors | 0 | 0 |
Fear about the bad hospital services | 7 | 1.7 |
PMS is no longer required for marriage registration | 9 | 2.2 |
Publicity is not sufficient and lack information about PMS | 25 | 6.1 |
Other reasons | 49 | 12.0 |
Valid total | 371 | 90.5 |
Missing | 39 | 9.5 |
Total | 410 | 100.0 |