Table 2.
Awareness on cervical cancer among women in Kenyase Bosore, community, Ghana
| VARIABLE | FREQUENCY (n) | PERCENTAGE (%) |
|---|---|---|
| Have you heard of Cervical cancer? | ||
| Yes | 111 | 55.5 |
| No | 89 | 42.5 |
| If Yes, source of information | ||
| Media | 64 | 32 |
| Health personnel | 29 | 14.5 |
| Teachers | 7 | 3.5 |
| Friends | 3 | 1.5 |
| Church | 11 | 5.5 |
| None | 86 | 43 |
| Can cervical cancer be treated at early stage? | ||
| Yes | 130 | 65 |
| No | 70 | 35 |
| Can healthy looking person have cervical cancer? | ||
| Yes | 60 | 30 |
| No | 140 | 70 |
| Is cervical cancer curable when diagnosed early? | ||
| Yes | 94 | 47 |
| No | 108 | 53 |
| Is cervical cancer preventable through vaccination? | ||
| Yes | 33 | 16.5 |
| No | 167 | 83.5 |
| Is cervical cancer preventable through screening? | ||
| Yes | 33 | 16.7 |
| No | 167 | 83.5 |