Table 2 Knowledge women about cervical cancer and its preventive measures, in Selected districts of South Gondar zone, Amhara region North central Ethiopia,2019 ( N = 844)
Variables | No | % | |
|---|---|---|---|
1 | Have you ever heard about cervical cancer? | ||
Yes | 557 | 66 | |
No | 287 | 40 | |
2. | Cervical cancer is curable if detected early | ||
Yes | 89 | 10.5 | |
No | 755 | 89.5 | |
3 | Early detection of cervical cancer is helpful in its treatment | ||
Yes | 120 | 14.2 | |
No | 724 | 85.8 | |
4 | Knew at least one risk factor for cervical cancer | ||
Yes | 238 | 28.2 | |
No | 606 | 71.8 | |
5 | Someone can be vaccinated against cervical cancer | ||
Yes | 240 | 24.44 | |
No | 604 | 75.56 | |
6 | Knew at least one preventive measure for cervical cancer | ||
Yes | 250 | 29.6 | |
No | 594 | 70.4 | |
7 | Knew at least one symptom of cervical cancer | ||
Yes | 150 | 17.8 | |
No | 694 | 82.2 | |
8 | Over all Knowledge about cervical cancer prevention measures | ||
Yes | 212 | 25.12 | |
No | 632 | 74.88 |