Tab. II.
Awareness and knowledge of cervical cancer.
| Variables | Frequency (n = 375) | Percentage (%) |
|---|---|---|
| Heard of cervical cancer | ||
| Yes | 321 | 85.6 |
| No | 54 | 14.4 |
| Heard of pap test | ||
| Yes | 202 | 53.9 |
| No | 173 | 46.1 |
| Source of information | ||
| Parents/family | 63 | 20 |
| Friends | 50 | 16 |
| Medical practitioners | 82 | 26 |
| Mass media | 110 | 34 |
| Others | 16 | 5 |
| Causes or risk factors for cervical cancer | ||
| Human Papillomavirus | 223 | 59.5 |
| Late onset of sexual activity | 27 | 7.2 |
| Diabetes | 8 | 2.1 |
| Single sexual partner | 3 | 0.8 |
| All of the above | 3 | 0.8 |
| I don’t know | 111 | 29.6 |
| Signs and symptoms of cervical cancer | ||
| Regular menstrual bleeding | 6 | 2 |
| Blood stained discharge from vagina | 202 | 54 |
| High blood pressure | 15 | 4 |
| All the above | 10 | 3 |
| I don’t know | 142 | 38 |
| Can cervical cancer be prevented | ||
| Yes | 345 | 92 |
| No | 30 | 8 |