Table 2: Knowledge regarding various aspects of carcinoma cervix.
| Knowledge about carcinoma cervix | Frequency | Percentage | Z value | P value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Symptoms | ||||
| Menstrual abnormality | 60 | 86.5 | 1.4 | >0.05 |
| Vaginal discharge | 65 | 94.2 | 1 | – |
| Pain | 46 | 66.6 | 4.3 | <0.05 |
| Othersa | 28 | 40.5 | 8.6 | <0.05 |
| Risk factors | ||||
| Early marriage | 49 | 71.1 | 0.3 | >0.05 |
| Early pregnancy | 51 | 73.9 | 1 | – |
| Repeated pregnancy | 43 | 62.3 | 1.4 | >0.05 |
| Oral contraceptives | 12 | 17.3 | 6.9 | <0.05 |
| Multiple sexual partners | 8 | 11.5 | 6.5 | <0.05 |
| Preventive measures | ||||
| Good genital hygiene | 57 | 82.6 | 5.9 | <0.05 |
| Use of condom | 59 | 85.5 | 5.7 | <0.05 |
| PAP test | 61 | 88.4 | 1 | – |
| Total | 69 | 100 | ||
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Others included post-coital bleeding, bladder and rectal involvement, weight loss and loss of appetite