Table 4.
Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practice Towards and Reasons for Undergoing the Pap Test in UAE (n=599).
| Domain | Survey Items | Expected Responses | Number (n) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percent (%) | ||||
| Knowledge | If the test result of Pap smear is normal, then the test should be repeated every? | Three | 97 (15) | Mean± SD 66.3±22 Outcome Limited |
| Knowledge | What is the aim of doing Pap Smear test? | Detect Cervical Cancer Changes | 346 (53) | |
| Knowledge | How did you know about Pap smear test? | Gynecologist/ | 382 (58) | |
| Family Physician | ||||
| Knowledge | Every Woman must take the Pap Smear test? | Yes | 456 (70) | |
| Knowledge | Pap smear test should be done under anesthesia. | No | 463 (71) | |
| Knowledge | Have you heard about Pap smear test? | Yes | 512 (78) | |
| Knowledge | Pap smear test is be done by? | Vaginal Swab | 516 (79) | |
| Attitude | Do you believe that you could have pre-cancer lesions? | Yes | 129 (20) | Mean± SD 60.5±21 Outcome Limited |
| Attitude | Do you feel Pap Smear test is painful & with no benefit? | No | 370 (56) | |
| Attitude | In the case of availability of pap smear screening in a health center near you, are you going to do a pap smear? | Yes | 458 (70) | |
| Attitude | Does have a regular Pap Smear test give you a sense of control? | Yes | 464 (71) | |
| Attitude | Is it valuable to have Pap Smear regularly? | Yes | 466 (71) | |
| Attitude | Is the treatment of cervical cancer worth going through? | Yes | 494 (75) | |
| Practice | Have you had a Pap smear test? | Yes | 325 (50) | Mean± SD 53.7± 24 Outcome Limited |
| Practice | How many times did you have pap smear test in the past 5 years? | >3 | 161 (32) | |
| Practice | Would you like to know more about the pap smear test? | Yes | 522 (80) |