Table 3 Knowledge of cervical cancer prevention
Variable | n | % |
|---|---|---|
Which tests can be carried out to detect cervical cancer? | ||
Pap test | 74 | 73.3 |
Direct visual inspection | 17 | 16.8 |
HPV test | 66 | 65.4 |
Pelvic exam | 21 | 20.8 |
Don’t know | 23 | 22.8 |
Do you think that cervical cancer is curable if it is found to be limited to the cervix? | ||
Yes | 58 | 57.4 |
No | 26 | 25.7 |
Don't know | 17 | 16.8 |
At what age should a woman start screening for cervical cancer? | ||
< 21 years old | 18 | 17.8 |
At 21 years old | 0 | 0 |
> 21 | 76 | 76.3 |
Don't know | 7 | 6.9 |
How often should a woman be screened for cervical cancer? | ||
At least once a year | 86 | 85.2 |
Every two years | 3 | 3 |
Every three years | 4 | 4 |
Don't know | 8 | 7.9 |
Can someone be vaccinated against the virus that causes cervical cancer? | ||
Yes | 75 | 74.3 |
No | 14 | 13.9 |
Don't know | 12 | 11.9 |
At what age should a person receive a vaccination to prevent cervical cancer? | ||
< 9 years old | 0 | 0 |
9–45 years old | 75 | 75.3 |
> 45 years old | 0 | 0 |
Don't know | 25 | 24.8 |