Table 1 Distribution of Population by Socio-Demographic Characteristics, South Africa
Socio Demographic Characteristics | Frequency | Percentage | |
|---|---|---|---|
N = 5903 | 100 | ||
Ever had Pap Smear | Yes | 3805 | 35.5 |
No | 2098 | 64.4 | |
Age Group | 15–24 | 1394 | 23.6 |
25–34 | 1268 | 21.5 | |
35–44 | 937 | 15.9 | |
45+ | 2304 | 39.0 | |
Population Group | African/Black | 5010 | 84.9 |
White | 251 | 4.3 | |
Coloured | 566 | 9.6 | |
Indian/Asian | 76 | 1.3 | |
Province | Western Cape | 445 | 7.5 |
Eastern Cape | 779 | 13.2 | |
Northern Cape | 495 | 8.4 | |
Free State | 637 | 10.8 | |
KwaZulu-Natal | 941 | 15.9 | |
North West | 561 | 9.5 | |
Gauteng | 547 | 9.3 | |
Mpumalanga | 666 | 11.3 | |
Limpopo | 832 | 14.1 | |
Geographical Type | Rural | 2683 | 45.5 |
Urban | 3220 | 54.6 | |
Educational Attainment | No education | 569 | 9.6 |
Primary | 1018 | 17.3 | |
Secondary | 3776 | 64.0 | |
Higher | 540 | 9.2 | |
Occupation | Not working | 4127 | 69.9 |
Professional/Formal | 1020 | 17.3 | |
Non-professional/Informal | 756 | 12.8 | |
Marital Status | Never Married | 3667 | 62.1 |
Married | 1461 | 24.8 | |
Divorced | 113 | 1.9 | |
Widowed | 662 | 11.2 | |
Wealth Index | Poor | 2430 | 41.2 |
Middle | 1317 | 22.3 | |
Rich | 2156 | 36.5 | |
Health Insurance Cover | Yes | 796 | 13.5 |
No | 5107 | 86.5 | |
Perceived Health Status | Poor | 766 | 13.0 |
Average | 1980 | 33.5 | |
Good | 2384 | 40.4 | |
Excellent | 773 | 13.1 | |