Table 2: Perceptions regarding the provision and utilization of cervical cancer screening services.

Statements n(%)
Clinic having cervical cancer screening services
          Yes 396(79.2)
          No 104(20.8)
Distance of clinic from home
          Within 5 km 264(52.8)
          5 km and more 236(47.2)
Mode of transport to the clinic from your home
          Public transport 184(36.8)
          Own transport 35(7.0)
          On foot 281(56.2)
Ever had a Pap smear
          Yes 207(41.4)
          No 293(58.6)
Husband supportive of a Pap smear
          Yes 60(12)
          No 141(28.2)
Reason for a Pap smear
          Illness 153(30.6)
          Cervical cancer screening 92(18.4)
          Voluntary 59((11.8)
          Family planning 88(17.6)
          Postnatal care 108(21.6)
Reasons for not doing a Pap smear
          Embarrassment 76(15.2)
          Painful 122(24.4)
          Long queues 40(8.0)
          Long procedure 10(2.0)
          Hatred 41(8.2)
          No equipment 150(30)
If you had once done a Pap smear, did you return for the results?
          Yes 224(44.8)
          No 95(19.0)
Do you have a problem with a Pap smear being administered by male?
          Yes 281(56.2)
          No 219(43.8)
If employed, is it mandatory for the staff at your workplace to have cervical cancer screening?
          Yes 92(18.4)
          No 149(29.8)
Availability of community groups
          Cancer groups 5(1.0)
          Community health workers 301(60.2)
          Stockvel groups 140(28.0)
          Football group 54(10.8)