Table 3 Association between perceived benefits of cervical cancer screening and HIV status
Perceived benefits factors | Unknown HIV status n (%) | Diagnosed HIV status n (%) | X2 | p value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Screening can find cervical changes | ||||
Agree | 561 (93.5) | 569 (94.8) | ||
Disagree | 39 (6.5) | 31 (5.2) | 7. 120 | p = 0.001 |
If cervical changes are found early, they are easily treated | ||||
Agree | 569 (94.8) | 586 (97.7) | ||
Disagree | 31 (5.2) | 14 (2.3) | 9.252 | p = 0.001 |
Screening will help a woman to know if she has cancer | ||||
Agree | 563(93.8) | 587 (97.9) | ||
Disagree | 37 (6.2) | 13 (2.1) | 16.806 | p = 0.001 |
Screening can’t prevent the spread of cervical cancer | ||||
Agree | 293 (48.8) | 135 (22.5) | ||
Disagree | 307 (51.2) | 465 (77.5) | 105.628 | p = 0.001 |
Screening can’t save the patient life | ||||
Agree | 253 (42.2) | 124 (20.7) | ||
Disagree | 347 (57.8) | 476 (79.3) | 80.500 | p = 0.001 |
Cervical screening may cause infertility | ||||
Agree | 177(29.5) | 156 (26.0) | ||
Disagree | 423 (70.5) | 444 (74.0) | 35.923 | p = 0.001 |