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Table 4 Reasons for the post-performance preference for self-specimen collection

From: A tailored within-community specimen collection strategy increased uptake of cervical cancer screening in a cross-sectional study in Ghana

Reasons

Frequency

Percentage

Health personnel sample collection was with slight pain and /or fear

35

68.6

Issues of privacy

6

11.8

Self-specimen collection was simple and easier to perform

6

11.8

Can’t explain

1

2.0

Stated no reason

3

5.9

Total

51

100.0