Section B - Knowledge Regarding Cervical Cancer and Its Prevention
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Instruction: Kindly read each question carefully and put a tick mark (√) against the most
appropriate response.
1. What is cervical cancer?
(a) Cancer of the uterus (b) Cancer of the ovary (c) Cancer of the cervix (d) Don’t
know
2. What is a common cause of cervical cancer?
(a) Virus (HPV) (b) Poor diet (c) Poor hygiene (d) Don’t know
3. What are the symptoms of cervical cancer? (You may tick more than one)
(a) Vaginal bleeding after intercourse
(b) Foul-smelling vaginal discharge
(c) Lower abdominal pain
(d) None
4. Have you heard about the Pap smear test?
(a) Yes (b) No
5. How can cervical cancer be prevented?
(a) Avoiding papaya (b) Taking iron tablets (c) Regular screening (Pap smear) (d)
None
6. When should women start doing Pap smear tests?
(a) Below 20 years (b) Above age 30 (c) After menopause (d) None of the above
7. How often should a Pap smear be done?
(a) Every month (b) Every 3 years (c) Once in a lifetime (d) None
8. Can cervical cancer be cured if detected early?
(a) Yes (b) No
9. Is there a vaccine available to prevent cervical cancer (HPV Vaccine)?
(a) Yes (b) No (c) Maybe
10. Would you be willing to get screened or vaccinated if free services are provided?
(a) Yes (b) No (c) Maybe
11. Is condom use helpful in preventing cervical cancer?
(a) Yes (b) No
12. Is the HPV vaccine safe for girls aged 9–14 years?
(a) Yes (b) No
13. Who should take the HPV vaccine?
(a) Girls aged 14–19 years (b) Only married women (c) Men (d) None
14. Is delaying the age of first sexual intercourse a preventive measure?
(a) Yes (b) No
15. Does the HPV vaccine eliminate the need for Pap smears?
(a) Yes (b) No
16. Can quitting smoking help to prevent cervical cancer?
(a) Yes (b) No
17. Is avoiding early pregnancy a preventive measure against cervical cancer?
(a) Yes (b) No
18. Does maintaining a healthy diet help in reducing the risk of cervical cancer?
(a) Yes (b) No
19. Can long-term use of oral contraceptives increase cervical cancer risk?
(a) Yes (b) No
20. Does regular gynecological check-up help in early prevention of cervical cancer?
(a) Yes (b) No
21. At what age is HPV vaccination most effective?
(a) Below 15 years (b) Above 15 years (c) After marriage (d) None of the above
22. How many doses are usually required for HPV vaccine (for girls aged 9–14)?
(a) 1 dose (b) 2 doses (c) 5 doses (d) None
23. Can HPV vaccine be taken even if someone is already sexually active?
(a) Yes (b) No
24. After taking HPV vaccine, what type of side effects can happen?
(a) Mild (b) Moderate (c) Severe (d) No side effects
25. Should women who are vaccinated still go for Pap smear screening?
(a) Yes (b) No
26. Is fear or embarrassment a common reason why women avoid Pap smears?
(a) Yes (b) No
27. Do you think men in the family influence a woman’s decision to take preventive care?
(a) Yes (b) No
28. Have you ever received any educational material about cervical cancer prevention?
(a) Yes (b) No
29. Would you trust a female health worker to give you a Pap test or vaccine information?
(a) Yes (b) No
30. Should cervical cancer education be given to adolescent girls in school?
(a) Yes (b) No