Statement

Category

Frequency (n)

Percent (%)

Would skip use of the dilator when feeling better

Agree

163

100

Would skip use of the dilator when feeling sick

Strongly agree

8

4.9

Agree

155

95.1

Would skip use of the dilator because of pain from the dilator

Strongly agree

6

3.7

Agree

157

96.3

Would skip use of the dilator because it interferes with sexual life

Strongly agree

3

1.8

Agree

160

98.2

Would skip use of the dilator because of discomfort

Agree

163

100

Would feel guilty after using a dilator

Strongly agree

50

30.7

Agree

113

69.3

Avoids use of the dilator because of feeling sinful/embarrassed

Strongly agree

3

1.8

Agree

160

98.2

Tradition forbids use of dilators as it is a taboo

Strongly agree

4

2.5

Agree

159

97.5

Religion forbids use of dilators

Strongly agree

4

2.5

Agree

159

97.5