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Principal reasons stated for non-attendance to mammography screening program. |
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| Cause of non-attendance |
N = 101 |
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| No need for screening |
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| A private gynaecologist makes me periodic gynaecological check-ups |
24 |
| I already have had a mammography in a private clinic |
30 |
| I already have had mammogram in a public health centre |
3 |
| I do not need a mammography, I feel well |
5 |
| Physical and psychologist barriers |
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| I did not receive the invitation letter |
27 |
| The mammography did not fit well in my agenda |
9 |
| I was on travel |
3 |
| I forgot the appointment |
3 |
| I was afraid |
2 |
| I felt lazy |
2 |
| Number of responses |
104 |
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