How Aware Are You About Cervical Cancer!

Section A

1. Do you know what are the main causes of cervical cancer?
a. I don't know
b. Hereditary
c. Virus

2. Are younger or older women more at risk?
a. Older women
b. Younger women
c. Both

3. Do you know what is cervical dysplasia?
a. No, I don't really care.
b. I may have come across it somewhere
c. It is the abnormal growth of cells on the surface of the cervix.

4. Do you know when you should start taking a Pap smear?
a. No. I don't really care
b. 21 years old
c. within 3 years of initial sexual intercourse

5. How often should you do a Pap smear?
a. I don't know
b. If have symptoms
c. Every 1 - 3 years (depending on previous reports)

6. What should you do if you get an abnormal Pap smear result?
a. Ignore it; It's probably wrong.
b. Keep taking the test until it shows normal.
c. Speak to your doctor and find out more.

If you've answered.....

Mostly As : You need to learn more about cervical cancer.

Mostly Bs : You know about cervical cancer but it never hurts to learn more.

Mostly Cs : Great! you have basic knowledge of cervical cancer.

Section B

1. Do you consume less than 2 cups of fruits & vegetables on most days?
a. Yes, I don't really like fruits and vegetables.
b. No, I eat plenty of fruits and vegetables on most days.

2. Do you smoke?
a. Yes
b. No

3. Are you sexually active or will you be sexually active?
a. Yes
b. Yes, but only with my spouse
c. No

4. Has your spouse been sexually active?
a. Yes
b. Yes, but only with me
c. No

5. Was your last Pap smear taken more than 3 year ago?
a. Yes
b. No
c. Don't know

6. Has/ Have any member(s) in your family ever been determined
with an abnormal Pap smear result, cervical dysplasia or cervical cancer?
a. Yes
b. No
c. Don't know

If You've Answered......

Yes or Don't know to any of the questions above, you are at risk of cervical cancer.
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2 Responses
  1. abhi Says:

    Oh this a very good idea.


  2. Irene Law Says:

    Thanks Abhi. Have a nice day.


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