Table 5 Correct response to knowledge questions about cervical cancer risk factors, screening, and treatment and association with partner ever screened for cervical cancer
% correct | OR† | 95% CI | |
|---|---|---|---|
Risk factor knowledge | |||
Sex without a condom | 91% | 0.55 | 0.14–2.20 |
Poor diet | 47% | 0.99 | 0.48–2.06 |
Lack of male circumcision | 93% | 4.88 | 0.58–41.01 |
Poor male hygiene | 8% | 2.77 | 0.56–13.65 |
Inherited or genetic causes | 69% | 0.55 | 0.43–1.26 |
Multiple sexual partners | 100% | – | – |
Washing vagina too vigorously | 52% | 0.59 | 0.28–1.24 |
Having > 5 children | 45% | 1.02 | 0.49–2.13 |
Applying herbs to vagina | 6% | 0.24 | 0.04–1.27 |
Screening and treatment knowledge | |||
Only HIV+ women are at risk | 88% | 0.75 | 0.24–2.35 |
Screening should begin at 30 years old | 35% | 1.25 | 0.58–2.72 |
Screening should occur even if there are no symptoms | 100% | – | – |
Screening looks for changes on the cervix that indicates a woman is at risk for cancer | 91% | 1.33 | 0.38–4.63 |
Screening takes place at this clinic | 80% | 4.20 | 1.62–10.85** |
Treating first signs prevents cancer from occurring | 96% | 1.04 | 0.17–6.45 |
Treatment affects fertility | 52% | 0.83 | 0.40–1.73 |
Following treatment, women should not have sex for 4 weeks | 33% | 2.58 | 1.11–5.98* |