title: Self-esteem, compliance, and cervical screening.
abstract: A computerized version of the semantic differential was administered to 57 respondents and 43 nonrespondents to invitations for a cervical smear test. 26 concepts pertaining to emotional, social, parental, and health-related domains were tested. The semantic differential was followed by a personal questionnaire. Analysis indicated that fear, worry, and embarrassment were negatively correlated with the decision to have a cervical smear test. Respondents seemed to have higher self-esteem and better relationships with their husbands than nonrespondents.
authors.affiliation: University of North Wales, Department of Health, Sport, and Physical Education, Bangor, Gwynedd, UK.
authors.forename: J R
authors.initials: JR
authors.lastname: Wilson
authors.forename: J A
authors.initials: JA
authors.lastname: Fazey
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008403:Mass Screening / Q000523:psychology*; D008875:Middle Aged; D010349:Patient Compliance / Q000523:psychology*; D012649:Self Concept; D012659:Semantic Differential; D014626:Vaginal Smears / Q000523:psychology