Table 3 Self-reported participation in screening for cervical cancer and breast cancer
Characteristic | Cervical cancer: Age 23–64 years n (%) | Breast cancer: Age 40–74 years n (%) |
|---|---|---|
N included by national screening recommendation | 285 (100.0) | 182 (100.0) |
Knowledge of reason for cancer screening | Â | Â |
Yes | 231 (81.1) | 161 (88.5) |
No | 51 (17.9) | 16 (8.8) |
Missing | 3 (1.1) | 5 (2.7) |
Compliance with recommended cancer screening1 | Â | Â |
Full compliance | 116 (40.7) | 52 (28.6) |
Non-compliance | 164 (57.5) | 127 (69.8) |
Overdue screening | 72 (25.3) | 65 (35.7) |
No lifetime screening, or uncertain | 92 (32.3) | 62 (34.1) |
Missing | 5 (1.8) | 3 (1.6) |