Table 2. Knowledge of females (15–49 years) about cervical cancer and its screening service in Durame Town, SNNPR, Ethiopia, 2020 (n = 442).

Variables		Frequency	Percent
Heard about cervical cancer	Yes	321	72.6
	No	121	27.4
Heard about cervical cancer screening (n = 321)	Yes	231	52.3
	No	211	47.7
Know the Frequency of screening for precancerous cervical lesions	Yes	45	10.1
	No	397	89.9
Know about sign and symptoms of cervical cancer	Yes	153	34.6
	No	289	65.4
Sign and symptoms(n = 153)	Vaginal bleeding	143	93.45
	Post-coital bleeding	72	47.05
	Foul-smelling vaginal discharge	17	11.1
	Painful coitus	93	6.07
	Others	31	20.3
Know Cervical cancer is communicable	Yes	160	36.2
	No	282	63.8
Know about the risk factors for cervical cancer	Yes	164	37.1
	No	278	62.9
Risk factors for cervical cancer (n = 164)	Family history	148	90.24
	Multiple sexual practices	104	63.4
	Smoking	6	3.7
	STI	38	23.17
	Oral Contraceptive use	17	10.4
	Early sexual practice	128	78.05
	Others	68	41.5
Know the capability of screening to detect early cervical changes	Yes	255	57.7
	No	187	42.3