Table 2 Cancer related knowledge of CHCPs and HAs
Knowledge Items | Correct Answers | CHCP% | HA% | p-value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Who can be affected by Cancer? | Anyone | 188 (94.95) | 123 (96.85) | 0.118 |
Is Cancer contagious? | No | 175 (88.38) | 118 (92.91) | 0.405 |
Is Cancer a hereditary disease? | A few types | 78 (39.39) | 45 (35.43) | 0.183 |
What is/are the risk factor(s) for Cancer? a | 13 categories | |||
Can Cancer be prevented? | Yes | 128 (64.65) | 87 (68.50) | 0.694 |
How can Cancer be prevented? a | 7 categories | |||
What is/are the warning sign(s) of Cancer? a | 15categories | |||
What is/are the treatment option(s) for Cancer? a | 11 categories | |||
Can Cancer be completely cured? | Yes | 68 (34.34) | 34 (26.77) | 0.322 |
Can Cancer be prevented through Vaccination? | Some are preventable | 121 (61.11) | 76 (59.84) | 0.431 |
What types of Cancer are preventable through Vaccination? a | 5 categories | |||
What are the consequences of incomplete treatment for a Cancer patient? | Patient will deteriorate | 171 (86.36) | 111 (87.40) | 0.326 |
Are all treatment options for Cancer available in Bangladesh? | Yes | 41 (20.71) | 32 (25.20) | 0.616 |
What is the diagnostic test for Cancer? a | 3 categories | |||
Is there any Cancer Screening Program in govt. hospitals which is free of cost? | Yes | 101 (51.01) | 62 (48.82) | 0.901 |
What types of Cancer are screened as part of this program? a | 4 categories | |||
Do you have enough training to treat Cancer? | No | 194 (97.98) | 125 (98.43) | 0.771 |
Have you received any govt. training on Cancer? | No | 180 (90.91) | 122 (96.06) | 0.077 |
Where can you treat Cancer? a | 4 categories | |||