Table 2 Knowledge of Workers on Cervical Cancer and Screening and Vaccination

1

I know what causes cervical cancer

121 (60.5)

79 (29.5)

2

HPV is a sexually transmitted virus

95 (47.5)

105 (52.5)

3

Cervical cancer is preventable through the use of HPV vaccines

109 (54.5)

93 (45.5)

4

Using a condom when having sexual intercourse can reduce the chance of getting HPV

90 (45)

110 (55)

5

Cervical cancer is only common among older women above the age of 35

59 (29.5)

141 (70.5)

6

By having only one or few sexual partners one can reduce the chance of getting the HPV

82 (41)

118 (59)

7

Using birth control pills can prevent one from getting HPV thus preventing cervical cancer

26 (13)

174 (87)

8

The screening can only be done on women who are experiencing unusual symptoms

44 (22)

156 (78)

9

HPV is the leading cause of cervical cancer

100 (50)

100 (50)

10

HPV vaccine is usually given within a period of six months in three doses

62 (31)

138 (69)

Good Knowledge (≥ 50%)

63.5%

Poor Knowledge (< 50%)

36.5%