Table 3.
Distribution of knowledge of Cervical Cancer (n = 175).
| Survey Question | Answer Choices | n (%) |
|---|---|---|
| At Least One Source (1 point) | ||
| Heard of Cervical Cancer | Media | 20 (11.4) |
| Friends/family | 40 (22.9) | |
| Medical Personal | 33 (18.9) | |
| Do not know | 89 (50.8) | |
| At Least Two Symptoms (2 points) | ||
| Symptoms of Cervical Cancer | Bleeding in between periods | 26 (14.9) |
| Foul smell discharge | 6 (3.4) | |
| Bleeding after intercourse in women of any age | 1 (.6) | |
| Postmenopausal bleeding | 10 (5.7) | |
| Urinary urgency | 2 (1.1) | |
| Severe back ache and lower abdominal pain | 16 (9.1) | |
| Severe swelling in one or both legs and feet | 2 (1.1) | |
| Do not know | 135 (77.1) | |
| At Least Two Risk Factors (2 points) | ||
| Risk Factors of Cervical Cancer | Having multiple sexual partners | 7 (4.0) |
| Early sexual intercourse | 8 (4.6) | |
| Acquiring HPV | 2 (1.1) | |
| Cigarette smoking | 8 (4.6) | |
| Parity and young age at first birth | 3 (1.7) | |
| Use of oral contraceptive over 5 years | 6 (3.4) | |
| History of sexually transmitted disease | 2 (1.1) | |
| Poor menstrual hygiene | 10 (5.7) | |
| Multiple pregnancies (>5) | 6 (3.4) | |
| Do not know | 145 (82.9) | |
| At Least Two Prevention Methods (2 points) | ||
| Prevention of Cervical Cancer | Avoid multiple sexual partners | 9 (5.1) |
| Avoid early sexual intercourse | 10 (5.7) | |
| Vaccination against HPV | 7 (4.0) | |
| Quit smoking 80 | 6 (3.4) | |
| Avoid birth at young age | 8 (4.6) | |
| Avoid usage of oral contraceptives | 12 (6.8) | |
| Do not know | 148 (84.6) | |
| At Least Two Modes (2 points) | ||
| Treatment of Cervical Cancer | Drug therapy | 40 (22.9) |
| Radiotherapy | 13 (7.4) | |
| Surgery | 27 (15.4) | |
| Do not know | 125 (70.9) | |
| At Least One Test (1 Point) | ||
| Screening Tests of Cervical Cancer | VIA | 4 (2.3) |
| VILI | 4 (2.3) | |
| Pap smear | 23 (13.1) | |
| Do not know | 143 (81.7) | |
| Others (blood test) | 1 (0.6) | |
| At Least One Eligibility Criteria (1 Point) | ||
| Eligibility Criteria for Screening | Women age of 25 years and above | 64 (36.6) |
| Women having multiple sex partners | 6 (3.4) | |
| Elderly women | 20 (11.4) | |
| Do not know | 84 (48.0) | |
| Others (>18years) | 1 (0.6) | |
| At Least One Location (1 point) | ||
| Location of Screening | Government Centers | 80 (45.7) |
| Private Centers | 165 (94.3) | |
| Do not know | 24 (13.7) | |
| At Least One Frequency Criteria (1 point) | ||
| Frequency of Screening | Once every year | 27 (15.4) |
| Once every 3 years | 14 (8.0) | |
| Once every 5 years | 1 (0.6) | |
| Do not know and others | 133 (75.4) | |
| At Least 2 Points | ||
| Knowledge of HPV | Heard of HPV Vaccine | 1 (0.6) |