Table 2.
Association of Cervical Cancer Prevention Knowledge and Awareness of Human Papillomavirus and Human Papillomavirus Vaccine with Intention to Accept Vaccination
| Questiona | Total (n = 632) n (%) correct | Would accept (n = 576) n (%) correct | Would not accept (n = 56) n (%) correct | p value total correct vs. total incorrectChi-square or Fisher exact test |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| What is the purpose of the Pap smear? | 0.24 | |||
| Correct | ||||
| Detect cervical, vaginal, uterine cancer | 125 (20) | 115 (20) | 10 (18) | |
| Detect cancer and infection | 113 (18) | 104 (18) | 9 (16) | |
| Detect cancer only | 157 (25) | 145 (25) | 12 (21) | |
| Incorrect | ||||
| Detect infection only | 48 (8) | 43 (7) | 5 (9) | |
| General health maintenanceb | 159 (25) | 145 (25) | 14 (25) | |
| Unsure | 30 (5) | 24 (4) | 6 (11) | |
| Why does cervical cancer develop? | 0.05 | |||
| Correct | ||||
| Infection | 25 (4) | 25 (4) | 0 | |
| Sexual activityc | 47 (7) | 45 (8) | 2 (4) | |
| Incorrect | ||||
| Not taking care of oneselfd | 29 (5) | 29 (5) | 0 | |
| Unsure | 531 (84) | 477 (83) | 54 (96) | |
| Can cervical cancer be prevented? | 0.01 | |||
| Correct | ||||
| Yes | 537 (85) | 496 (86) | 41 (73) | |
| Incorrect | ||||
| No | 20 (3) | 17 (3) | 3 (5) | |
| Unsure | 75 (12) | 63 (11) | 12 (21) | |
| How can cervical cancer be prevented?e | ||||
| Correct | ||||
| Medical treatment | 117 (22) | 110 (22) | 7 (17) | 0.75 |
| Monogamy/abstinence/condoms | 75 (14) | 67 (14) | 8 (20) | |
| Pap smears | 220 (41) | 207 (42) | 13 (32) | |
| Incorrect | ||||
| Taking care of oneselff | 60 (11) | 56 (11) | 4 (10) | |
| Unsure | 65 (12) | 56 (11) | 9 (22) | |
| Have you heard of HPV?g (Yes) | 55 (23) | 53 (24) | 2 (11) | 0.25 |
| Have you heard of a vaccine against cervical cancer? (Yes) | 82 (13) | 74 (13) | 8 (15) | 0.75 |
Percentages relate to total number of responses for each variable and may not reflect total number.
Answers included such statements as A saber como está adentro (To know how you are inside) and detectar muchas cosas (to find many things).
Answers included such statements as muchas parejas (many sexual partners), de relaciones sexuales (from sexual relations), and del esposo (from the husband).
Answers included such statements as falta de hygiene (lack of hygiene) and por no visitar al médico (not going to the doctor).
This question was asked only to participants who believed cervical cancer was preventable.
Answers included such statements as aseo (hygiene) and protegiendose (protecting yourself).
This question was added approximately 8 months into the study period. Patients who had heard of HPV or vaccination stated that ads were running on radio and television.