Table 2: Knowledge and attitudes of respondents on cervical cancer.

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)

HPV: Human Papilloma Virus