Table 1 Basic characteristics of participants in the intervention and control groups
From: A blended educational intervention program on Pap-test related behavior among Iranian women
Variables | Intervention group (n = 42) | Control group (n = 42) | |
|---|---|---|---|
Frequency (%)a | |||
Family’s economic status | Weak | 3 (7.1) | 6 (14.3) |
Moderate | 27 (64.3) | 24 (57.1) | |
Good | 12 (28.6) | 12 (28.6) | |
Level of education | Elementary | 2 (4.8) | 1 (2.4) |
Intermediate | 20 (47.6) | 25 (59.5) | |
High school diploma | 11 (26.2) | 15 (35.7) | |
Bachelor and above | 9 (21.4) | 1 (2.4) | |
Employment status | Housewife | 31 (73.8) | 39 (92.9) |
Freelancer | 2 (4.8) | 0 (0) | |
Employment | 9 (21.4) | 3 (7.1) | |
Husband’s employment status | Freelancer | 12 (28.6) | 7 (16.7) |
Employment | 30 (71.4) | 35 (83.3) | |
Previous Pap testing | Yes | 16 (38.1) | 20 (47.6) |
No | 26 (61.9) | 22 (52.4) | |
Mean ± SDb | ||
|---|---|---|
Age | 31.83 ± 6.62 | 32.71 ± 7.41 |
Age at first intercourse | 22.79 ± 3.33 | 22.33 ± 4.13 |