Table 2 Awareness of mothers about methods for preventing cervical cancer in their daughters and about the Pap test (total n = 1581; missing values excluded)
Mean ± SD or n (%) | |
|---|---|
1) How important are the following methods in preventing cervical cancer in your daughter? (range, 0–100) | |
1. Initiating and undergoing the Pap test regularly | 78.4 ± 21.4 |
2. Abstinence from sexual intercourse until adulthood | 73.3 ± 27.9 |
3. Preventing sexually transmitted disease if sexually active | 74.3 ± 28.5 |
4. Using condoms regularly | 75.2 ± 26.6 |
5. Receiving an HPV vaccination | 85.2 ± 16.6 |
2) When is the most suitable period for your daughter to undergo her first Pap test? | |
1. Prior to adulthood if she is sexually active | 595 (38.5) |
2. In adulthood regardless of her sexual activity | 538 (34.0) |
3. After she marries | 221 (14.3) |
4. My daughter can decide for herself | 190 (12.0) |
3) If your daughter has already received HPV vaccination and is sexually active, does she also need to undergo the Pap test? | |
1. The Pap test is not necessary because she has already received the HPV vaccination | 18 (1.2) |
2. I don’t know | 312 (20.5) |
3. She needs to undergo the Pap test in adulthood | 277 (18.2) |
4. She needs to undergo the Pap test prior to adulthood even though she has already received the HPV vaccination | 914 (60.1) |
4) Do you intend to recommend the Pap test to your daughter if it is considered necessary? | |
Yes | 1076 (69.2) |
No | 490 (30.9) |