Table 3.
Identified Risk Factors, Symptoms and Prevention Methods of Cervical Cancer by Respondents at HFSUH and Jugal Hospital, January 1 to May 30, 2019
| Variables (N = 1181) | Yes (%) | No (%) | I Do Not Know (%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Having multiple sexual partner is a risk for cervical cancer | 415 (72.3) | 10 (1.7) | 149 (26) |
| Sexually transmitted infections are a risk for cervical cancer | 353 (61.5) | 59(10.3) | 162 (28.2) |
| Early initiation of sex can be a risk for cervical cancer | 305 (53.1) | 71 (12.4) | 198 (34.5) |
| Family history of abnormal cervical lesion is a risk for cervical cancer | 167 (29.1) | 140 (24.4) | 267 (46.5) |
| Irregular menstrual bleeding is a symptom of cervical cancer | 331 (57.7) | 51 (8.9) | 192 (33.4) |
| Bleeding after sexual intercourse is a symptom of cervical cancer | 329 (57.4) | 64 (11.1) | 181 (31.5) |
| Weight loss is a symptom of cervical cancer | 227 (39.5) | 101 (17.6) | 246 (42.9) |
| Difficulty in passing urine is a symptom of cervical cancer | 252 (43.9) | 92 (16.0) | 230 (40.1) |
| Blood-stained vaginal discharge is a symptom of cervical cancer | 303 (52.8) | 49 (4.1) | 222 (38.7) |
| A woman can have cervical cancer without manifesting symptoms | 326 (56.8) | 93 (16.2) | 155 (27.0) |
| Cervical cancer is a killer if not detected early | 478 (83.3) | 16 (2.8) | 80 (13.9) |
| Screening can prevent advanced cervical cancer | 372 (87.9) | 21 (5.0) | 30 (7.1) |
| All females aged 30–49 years should be screened at least once | 284 (67.1) | 38 (9.0) | 101 (23.9) |
| Cervical cancer screening services are available in Harar | 255 (60.3) | 5 (1.2) | 163 (38.5) |