Table 2 Frequency of correct answer for knowledge items about CC among participants, Gondar, Ethiopia, 2017
Knowledge items | Correct answers (%) |
|---|---|
Risk factor for CC | |
Prolonged use of oral contraceptive | 57 (18.9%) |
Sexually transmitted infection | 77 (25.5%) |
Early onset of sexual activity | 112 (37.1%) |
Smoking | 54 (17.9%) |
Multiple sexual partner | 49 (16.2%) |
History of HPV infection | 53 (17.5%) |
Aged 30–65 | 65 (21.5%) |
Symptoms of cervical cancer | |
Bleeding and pain after sexual intercourse | 60 (19.9%) |
Vulvar itching or burning sensation | 63 (20.8%) |
Post-menopausal bleeding | 54 (17.9%) |
Excessive vaginal discharge | 71 (23.5%) |
Abnormal vaginal discharge | 68 (22.5%) |
Inter-menstrual bleeding | 67 (22.2%) |
Longer or heavier menstrual periods | 55 (18.2%) |
Pelvic pain | 48 (15.9%) |
Urinary frequency, urgency | 38 (12.6%) |
Preventive measures for CC | |
CC screening | 172 (56.9%) |
Reduce numbers of sexual partners | 61 (20.2%) |
Vaccine for HPV | 27 (8.9%) |
Late marriage and late childbirth | 21 (6.9%) |
No smoking | 57 (18.9%) |
Consistent condom use | 29 (9.6%) |
Prompt treatment of STIs | 71 (23.5%) |
Benefits of screening for CC | |
Early detection | 71 (23.5%) |
Early diagnosis | 88 (29.1%) |
Early treatment | 101 (33.4%) |
Understanding of the positive results | |
Negative screening result means cervix without any lesion, needing no more screening | 142 (47%) |
Positive screening result means suffering from CC | 224 (74.2%) |
Positive screening result means there is cervical lesion, it needs further diagnosis | 76 (25.2%) |
CC is a curable disease | 223 (73.8%) |