Results: Women and Health
Published on 11/26/2014
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1.
1.
Women, do you think you take good care of your health? Absolutely.
10%
184 votes
For the most part.
31%
570 votes
Somewhat.
23%
425 votes
Not really.
10%
187 votes
No, not at all.
2%
44 votes
I'm not sure.
1%
24 votes
n/a
22%
394 votes
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2.
One of the best ways to stay on top of your health is regular screenings. Which of these do you get done based upon the recommended guidelines? Skin exam (recommended once a year)
11%
192 votes
Pap smear (recommended every three years)
37%
675 votes
HPV test (recommended for women ages 30-65, every five years along with your pap)
12%
226 votes
Pelvic exam (recommended every year, starting at age 21)
25%
459 votes
Clinical breast exam (recommended every one to three years before age 40, yearly after that)
25%
453 votes
Mammogram (recommended once a year, starting at age 40)
24%
438 votes
Cholesterol exam (recommended every 4-6 years, more often once you hit 50)
25%
458 votes
Eye exam (recommended every 5-10 years in your 20s and 30s, and every other year after age 40)
35%
642 votes
Colonoscopy (recommended every 10 years, starting at age 50 - unless there is a family history and/or you get a negative result)
14%
265 votes
Dexa scan (for bone density - recommended at least once after you go through menopause, follow up depends on your results)
11%
204 votes
None
14%
253 votes
I'm not sure.
7%
133 votes
n/a
23%
426 votes
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3.
If you do not get your tests and screenings done as recommended, why? Insurance doesn't cover them.
8%
155 votes
I can't afford them.
16%
290 votes
I have no time to get them done.
9%
159 votes
There are no locations nearby.
4%
65 votes
I don't believe I need them.
10%
183 votes
I don't care about my healthy.
1%
24 votes
I'm not sure.
13%
229 votes
n/a
49%
903 votes
Other (please specify)
3%
51 votes
| Other Answers | Percentage | Votes |
|---|---|---|
| 0.24% | 5 | |
| some are unnecessary because of my circumstances | 0.05% | 1 |
| the best way to take care of my health is to do the things that will keep me healthy and avoid those, that will make me sick. what did they do in the olden days, when there were no such screenings? | 0.05% | 1 |
| tests don't improve your health. | 0.05% | 1 |
| too hard to get apt in with actual primary dr | 0.05% | 1 |
| no insurance, medical coop does not cover. | 0.05% | 1 |
| i get my done | 0.05% | 1 |
| not needed at my age yet | 0.05% | 1 |
| they are now saying that these are not good for you and this from the very ones who use to say they were. so glad i haven't for a long time. | 0.05% | 1 |
| too scared to. | 0.05% | 1 |
| i don't trust doctors | 0.05% | 1 |
| i don't want to be poked and prodded. | 0.05% | 1 |
| to young for a couple of them. | 0.05% | 1 |
| they're freaking painful :( | 0.05% | 1 |
| don't know what is recommended | 0.05% | 1 |
| too young for some of them | 0.05% | 1 |
| didn't know you could have all these done | 0.05% | 1 |
| difficult making arrangements to see the right healthcare provider approved by my insurances | 0.05% | 1 |
| no health insurance | 0.05% | 1 |
| i am a caregiver and cannot be away from home for long. | 0.05% | 1 |
| lack of family doctors | 0.05% | 1 |
| pathologically avoid doctors | 0.05% | 1 |
| no health issues to warrent any of the tests | 0.05% | 1 |
| inconvenient | 0.05% | 1 |
| i am too young for some of them | 0.05% | 1 |
| i don't believe they are useful if you take care. | 0.05% | 1 |
| too painful | 0.05% | 1 |
| i don't prioritize it, so i put it off | 0.05% | 1 |
| difficulty getting appointments | 0.05% | 1 |
| i hate going to the dr | 0.05% | 1 |
| i got a cancer du sein | 0.05% | 1 |
| i go by faith that i am ok and use essential oils | 0.05% | 1 |
| get what i have to | 0.05% | 1 |
| doctor did not recommend | 0.05% | 1 |
| doctor not concerned about them. | 0.05% | 1 |
| aged 80 | 0.05% | 1 |
| i hate this test as a woman - i have a male phd | 0.05% | 1 |
| don't like to go to the doctors | 0.05% | 1 |
| i find then incredibly uncomfortable | 0.05% | 1 |
| my dr. keep me all screenimng with my healtg | 0.05% | 1 |
| no insurance | 0.05% | 1 |
| some i am too young for my doctor to order | 0.05% | 1 |
| because you are wrong about the premise | 0.05% | 1 |
| trasportation hate doc too | 0.05% | 1 |
| i had a hysterectomy and was told i don't need a pad anymore but i do every thing else | 0.05% | 1 |
| it causes me anxiety | 0.05% | 1 |
| just don't want to do them and also forget to do the | 0.05% | 1 |
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4.
After taking this survey, are you going to get any of these tests done? Yes, I was going to anyway.
15%
275 votes
Yes, I learned about things I should be doing that I didn't already know.
8%
155 votes
No, I'm already following the guidelines.
17%
305 votes
No, for other reasons.
16%
298 votes
I'm not sure.
14%
257 votes
n/a
29%
538 votes
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