Table 4 The association between knowledge, attitude, and practice and the independent socio-demographic variables
Variable | Pearson chi square | p-value | dfa |
|---|---|---|---|
Knowledge: Have you heard of the Pap smear | |||
Marital status | 45.943 | 0.000 | 3 |
Educational level | 3.325 | 0.505 | 4 |
Employment | 2.629 | 0.269 | 2 |
Practice: Have you ever had a Pap smear done | |||
Marital status | 52.883 | 0.000 | 3 |
Educational level | 6.738 | 0.565 | 4 |
Employment | 3.132 | 0.536 | 2 |
Attitude: A Pap smear is unnecessary if the patient has no signs or symptoms | |||
Marital status | 14.623 | 0.023 | 3 |
Educational level | 15.718 | 0.047 | 4 |
Employment | 9.153 | 0.057 | 2 |