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Table 8 Respondent attitudes toward statements related to breast and cervical cancer prevention practices (N = 409)

From: Women’s knowledge, attitudes and practices (KAP) relating to breast and cervical cancers in rural Zimbabwe: a cross sectional study in Mudzi District, Mashonaland East Province

Statement

Response Category

Percent

Ever discussed general cancer issues with a partner or spouse in the last three months

Yes

27.3

No

54.8

Do not remember

0.3

Not Applicable

17.6

Total

100

Ever Screened of Cervical screening (VIAC or Pap smear test)

Yes

3.8

No

96.2

Total

100

Last time of having cervical cancer screening (for only the respondents who had had a cervical cancer screening test)

In the last 12 months

33

In the last 2 years

17

More than two years ago

50

Total

100

Ever discussed cervical cancer related issues other community members

Yes

20.9

No

70.2

Don’t remember

1.1

Total

100

Ever discussed cervical cancer related issues other community members

Yes

27.9

No

70.8

Don’t remember

1.3

Total

100

Ever had Self Breast examination

Yes

50.3

No

49.7

Total

100