Variable |
N = 105 (%) |
Ever heard of cervical cancer |
100 (95.2) |
Knowledge of the symptoms of cervical cancer |
|
Bleeding that does not fit the menstrual cycle |
65 (61.9) |
Foul odour vaginal discharge |
62 (59.0) |
Bleeding after menopause |
14 (13.3) |
Longer or more bleeding in the menstrual cycle |
48 (45.7) |
Do not know |
23 (21.9) |
Knowledge of the risk factors for cervical cancer |
|
HPV infection |
56 (53.3) |
More than one sex partner |
85 (81.0) |
Smoking |
31 (29.5) |
Coitus on early age |
53 (50.5) |
History of sexually transmitted diseases |
70 (66.7) |
Poor hygiene |
38 (36.2) |
Prolonged use of birth control pills (> 5 yrs) |
5 (4.8) |
Pregnant more than 5 times |
4 (3.8) |
Do not know |
8 (7.61) |
Knowledge of cervical cancer screening |
|
Ever heard of cervical cancer screening |
61 (58.1) |
Method used |
54 (51.4) |
Recommended age |
54 (51.4) |
Screening frequency |
33 (31.4) |
Knowledge of vaccines that can prevent cervical cancer |
|
Availability of HPV vaccine |
48 (45.7) |
The recommended age for HPV vaccination |
Bleeding that occurs outside the menstrual cycle is normal |
89 (84.9) |
Women should have their first child at the age of 20 years |
72 (68.6) |
Having more than 5 children makes a better family relation |
95 (89.5) |
Women who have multiple sex partners are prone to cervical cancer |
101 (96.2) |
Women should be checked every 3 years by health workers |
85 (81) |
We should avoid neighbours who have been diagnosed with cervical cancer |
76 (72,4) |
Attitude Statements |
Number agreed (%) |
You are willing to check if offered cervical cancer screening for free |
94 (89,5) |
You are willing to check if offered paid cervical cancer screening (Rp 400.000,00 -600.000,00) |
18 (17,1) |
You are willing that your child be vaccinated if offered free cervical cancer vaccination |
92(87,6) |
You are willing that your child be vaccinated if offered paid cervical cancer vaccinations (injections, Rp 500.000,00 -800.000,00/times) |
20 (19,0) |