Table 4 Comparison of the current study results with the other recent surveys regarding cervical cancer knowledge
Basu P [32] | Pan XF [33 ] | Montgomery MP [34] | Current study | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Aware of cervical cancer | 38.0% | 15.0% | 27.0% | |
Aware of HPV | 77.9% | 36.0% | 13.0% | |
Aware of HPV vaccine | 5.5% | 29.0% | 26.0% | 6.0% |
Aware of the link between HPV and cervical cancer | 28.0% | 7.0% | ||
Aware of Pap smear test | 18.4% | 7.0% | 27.0% | |
Had Pap smear test in the past | 33.6% | 33.0% | ||
Aware of multiple pregnancies as a risk factor for cervical cancer | 12.6% | 1.28% | ||
Aware of multiple sex partners as a risk factor for cervical cancer | 25.8% | 33.0% | 2.08% | |
Aware of the prevention of sexually transmitted diseases prevention by condoms. | 60.0% | 28.0% |