Statements |
n(%) |
What is a Pap smear test? |
|
A scraping of the cervix to look for abnormal cancerous cells |
196(39.2) |
Treatment of cancer |
93(18.6) |
Test for sexually transmitted infections |
40(8.0) |
Don’t know |
171(34.2) |
How frequently should a Pap smear be done? |
|
Yearly |
105(21.0) |
Every 2 years |
27(5.4) |
Every 5 years |
39(7.8) |
Every 10 years |
329(65.8) |
Do you perceive that a Pap smear can detect cervical cancer earlier? |
|
Yes |
334(66.8) |
No |
166(33.2) |
Have you ever heard about cervical cancer? |
|
Yes |
358(71.6) |
No |
142(28.4) |
Where have you heard about cancer? |
|
Radio |
161(32.2) |
Television |
39(7.8) |
Clinic |
247(49.4) |
Church |
53(10.6) |
Do you regard yourself as vulnerable to cervical cancer? |
|
Yes |
134(26.8) |
No |
366(73.2) |
Do you consider cervical cancer as a serious problem to warrant consideration? |
|
Yes |
297(59.4) |
No |
203(40.6) |
Which of the following do you think increases your chance of having cervical cancer? |
|
Multiple sexual relationships |
111(22.2) |
If your partner has a sexual relationship with many women |
42(8.4) |
Being sexually active at a young age |
60(12.0) |
Using the same bath as somebody who has cervical cancer |
23(4.6) |
Failure to use condoms |
69(13.8) |
Don’t know |
195(39.0) |
Have you ever come across information related to cervical cancer written on: |
|
Refrigerator magnets |
26(5.2) |
Plastic grocery bags |
19(3.8) |
Public areas |
86(17.2) |
Bill boards along the road |
27(5.4) |
Schools |
57(11.4) |
Sanitary pads |
67(13.4) |
None |
218 (43.6) |
Are you aware that there is a vaccine against cervical cancer provided to girls at school? |
|
Yes |
345(69.0) |
No |
155(31.0) |
Are you aware of other health professionals, like a doctor, social worker or dietician working in this clinic? |
|
Yes |
490(98.0) |
No |
10(2.0) |