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Table 2 Frequency of correct answer for knowledge items about CC among participants, Gondar, Ethiopia, 2017

From: Comprehensive knowledge and uptake of cervical cancer screening is low among women living with HIV/AIDS in Northwest Ethiopia

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%)