Table 2 Association between perceived susceptibility to cervical cancer and HIV status of women
Perceived susceptibility factors | Unknown HIV status n (%) | Diagnosed HIV status n (%) | X2 | p value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
I worry about developing cervical cancer | ||||
Agree | 250 (41.7) | 186 (31.0) | ||
Disagree | 350 (58.3) | 414 (69.0) | 28.203 | p = 0.001 |
I had a relative with cancer, so I may get cervical cancer | ||||
Agree | 107 (17.8) | 105 (17.5) | ||
Disagree | 493 (82.2) | 495 (82.5) | 14.083 | p = 0.001 |
I don’t think I can get cervical cancer | ||||
Agree | 339 (56.5) | 389 (64.8) | ||
Disagree | 261 (43.5) | 211 (35.2) | 51.220 | p = 0.001 |
I have been in a polygamous relationship so, I may get cervical cancer | ||||
Agree | 243 (40.5) | 348 (58.0) | ||
Disagree | 357 (59.5) | 252 (42.0) | 106.979 | p = 0.001 |
I may not get cervical cancer because I hardly have sex | ||||
Agree | 343 (57.2) | 342 (57.0) | ||
Disagree | 257 (42.8) | 258 (43.0) | 74.949 | p = 0.001 |
I think I may get cervical cancer sometime in my life | ||||
Agree | 225 (37.5) | 227 (37.8) | ||
Disagree | 375 (62.5) | 373 (62.2) | 53.149 | p = 0.001 |
I don’t feel at risk of getting cervical cancer | ||||
Agree | 350 (58.3) | 374 (62.3) | ||
Disagree | 250 (41.7) | 226 (37.7) | 62.403 | p = 0.001 |