Table 2

Awareness and knowledge of cervical cancer and cervical cancer screening among women in Moshi (n=300)

VariableFrequencyPercentage
Ever heard about cervical cancer
Yes24983.0
No5117.0
Ever screened for cervical cancer
Yes6822.7
No23277.3
Cervical cancer screening frequency
023277.3
15518.3
˃1134.3
Ever tested HIV
Yes26688.7
No3411.3
Ever heard about HPV vaccine
Yes12842.7
No17257.3
Knowledge on cause of cervical cancer (yes)
HPV virus279.0
Inherited93.0
Punishment from God31.0
Others155.0
Don’t know24682.0
Knowledge on risk factors for cancer of the cervix (yes)
HPV infection299.7
Use of contraceptives5518.3
Early sexual debut3210.7
Many sexual partners6923.0
I don’t know16053.3
Warning signs of cervical cancer (yes)
Abnormal vaginal bleeding6120.3
Discomfort during sex217.0
Heavy and long periods4615.3
Weight loss72.3
Lower back pain3110.3
I don’t know19866.0
Preventive measures (yes)
Regular medical check-up14047.0
HPV vaccine248.0
Delay sexual debut103.0
Condom use103.0
Avoid multiple sexual partners4816.0
I don’t know6622.0
  • HPV, human papillomavirus.