Distribution of the women according to items of gynecological cancer prevention informatıon scale (n = 496)
| Scale items | True n (%) | False / unanswered n (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Early diagnosis is possible in gynecologic cancers | 436 (87.9) | 60 (12.1) |
| 2 | Treatment is possible when gynecologic cancers are diagnosed early | 430 (86.7) | 66 (13.3) |
| 3 | Obesity is a risk factor for gynecologic cancers | 284 (57.3) | 212 (42.7) |
| 4 | Diabetes is a risk factor for gynecologic cancers | 239 (48.2) | 257 (51.8) |
| 5 | Bleeding between periods or other than periods is one of the symptoms of gynecologic cancers | 210 (42.3) | 286 (57.7) |
| 6 | Pain during sexual intercourse is one of the symptoms of gynecologic cancers | 163 (32.9) | 333 (67.1) |
| 7 | Bloating is one of the symptoms of gynecologic cancers | 118 (23.8) | 378 (76.2) |
| 8 | More frequent or urgent need to urinate is one of the symptoms of gynecologic cancers | 111 (22.4) | 385 (77.6) |
| 9 | Abdominal pain is one of the symptoms of gynecologic cancers | 124 (25.0) | 372 (75.0) |
| 10 | Conception at an early age (20 years or before) is not a risk factor for gynecologic cancers | 346 (69.8) | 150 (30.2) |
| 11 | Birth control pills are risk factors for gynecologic cancers | 353 (71.2) | 143 (28.8) |
| 12 | Birth at an early age (20 years or before) is not a risk factor for gynecologic cancers | 354 (71.4) | 142 (28.6) |
| 13 | Bleeding in the form of spotting after sexual intercourse is one of the symptoms of gynecologic cancers | 182 (36.7) | 314 (63.3) |
| 14 | Yellow, smelly, painless discharge from vagina is one of the symptoms of gynecologic cancers | 218 (44.0) | 278 (56.0) |
| 15 | For the early diagnosis of cervical cancer, pap-smear test is done | 339 (68.3) | 157 (31.7) |
| 16 | To have a pap-smear test, it is necessary to expect a problem in reproductive organs | 272 (54.8) | 224 (45.2) |
| 17 | Human Papilloma virus (HPV) infection is not a risk factor for gynecologic cancers | 342 (69.0) | 154 (31.0) |
| 18 | HSV type II virus (herpes virus in the genital area) is not a risk factor for gynecologic cancers | 338 (68.1) | 158 (31.9) |
| 19 | Sores in vulva are one of the symptoms of gynecologic cancers | 228 (46.0) | 268 (54.0) |
| 20 | Mass in vulva is one of the symptoms of gynecologic cancers | 270 (54.4) | 226 (45.6) |
| 21 | Itching in vulva is not a symptom of gynecologic cancer | 354 (71.4) | 142 (28.6) |
| 22 | Exposure to radiation in mother’s womb is a risk factor for gynecologic cancers | 227 (45.8) | 269 (54.2) |
| 23 | Painful defecation is one of the symptoms of gynecologic cancers | 132 (26.6) | 364 (73.4) |
| 24 | In order to prevent gynecologic cancers, stress must be reduced | 327 (65.9) | 169 (34.1) |
| 25 | In order to prevent gynecologic cancers, coping with stress styles should be used | 316 (63.7) | 180 (36.3) |
| 26 | Smoking is a risk factor for gynecologic cancers | 353 (71.2) | 143 (28.8) |
| 27 | Alcohol consumption is a risk factor for gynecologic cancers | 337 (67.9) | 159 (32.1) |
| 28 | The presence of more than one sexual partner is not a risk factor for gynecologic cancers | 286 (57.7) | 210 (42.3) |
| 29 | Some gynecologic cancer types are hereditary (genetic) | 256 (51.6) | 240 (48.4) |
| 30 | In order to prevent gynecologic cancers, it is necessary to avoid excessive consumption of animal fat | 165 (33.3) | 331 (66.7) |
| 31 | Changes in vulva color is not a symptom of gynecologic cancers | 355 (71.6) | 141 (28.4) |
| 32 | For the early diagnosis of gynecologic cancers, women should examine their external genital organs | 243 (49.0) | 253 (51.0) |
| 33 | In order to prevent gynecologic cancers, it is necessary to avoid the use of perfume on the female external genital organs | 311 (62.7) | 185 (37.3) |
| 34 | In order to prevent gynecologic cancers, it is necessary to avoid the use of paint on the female external genital organs | 317 (63.9) | 179 (36.1) |
| 35 | In order to prevent gynecologic cancers, it is necessary to avoid the use of powder on the female external genital organs | 290 (58.5) | 206 (41.5) |
| Scale items | True | False / unanswered | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Early diagnosis is possible in gynecologic cancers | 436 (87.9) | 60 (12.1) |
| 2 | Treatment is possible when gynecologic cancers are diagnosed early | 430 (86.7) | 66 (13.3) |
| 3 | Obesity is a risk factor for gynecologic cancers | 284 (57.3) | 212 (42.7) |
| 4 | Diabetes is a risk factor for gynecologic cancers | 239 (48.2) | 257 (51.8) |
| 5 | Bleeding between periods or other than periods is one of the symptoms of gynecologic cancers | 210 (42.3) | 286 (57.7) |
| 6 | Pain during sexual intercourse is one of the symptoms of gynecologic cancers | 163 (32.9) | 333 (67.1) |
| 7 | Bloating is one of the symptoms of gynecologic cancers | 118 (23.8) | 378 (76.2) |
| 8 | More frequent or urgent need to urinate is one of the symptoms of gynecologic cancers | 111 (22.4) | 385 (77.6) |
| 9 | Abdominal pain is one of the symptoms of gynecologic cancers | 124 (25.0) | 372 (75.0) |
| 10 | Conception at an early age (20 years or before) is not a risk factor for gynecologic cancers | 346 (69.8) | 150 (30.2) |
| 11 | Birth control pills are risk factors for gynecologic cancers | 353 (71.2) | 143 (28.8) |
| 12 | Birth at an early age (20 years or before) is not a risk factor for gynecologic cancers | 354 (71.4) | 142 (28.6) |
| 13 | Bleeding in the form of spotting after sexual intercourse is one of the symptoms of gynecologic cancers | 182 (36.7) | 314 (63.3) |
| 14 | Yellow, smelly, painless discharge from vagina is one of the symptoms of gynecologic cancers | 218 (44.0) | 278 (56.0) |
| 15 | For the early diagnosis of cervical cancer, pap-smear test is done | 339 (68.3) | 157 (31.7) |
| 16 | To have a pap-smear test, it is necessary to expect a problem in reproductive organs | 272 (54.8) | 224 (45.2) |
| 17 | Human Papilloma virus (HPV) infection is not a risk factor for gynecologic cancers | 342 (69.0) | 154 (31.0) |
| 18 | HSV type II virus (herpes virus in the genital area) is not a risk factor for gynecologic cancers | 338 (68.1) | 158 (31.9) |
| 19 | Sores in vulva are one of the symptoms of gynecologic cancers | 228 (46.0) | 268 (54.0) |
| 20 | Mass in vulva is one of the symptoms of gynecologic cancers | 270 (54.4) | 226 (45.6) |
| 21 | Itching in vulva is not a symptom of gynecologic cancer | 354 (71.4) | 142 (28.6) |
| 22 | Exposure to radiation in mother’s womb is a risk factor for gynecologic cancers | 227 (45.8) | 269 (54.2) |
| 23 | Painful defecation is one of the symptoms of gynecologic cancers | 132 (26.6) | 364 (73.4) |
| 24 | In order to prevent gynecologic cancers, stress must be reduced | 327 (65.9) | 169 (34.1) |
| 25 | In order to prevent gynecologic cancers, coping with stress styles should be used | 316 (63.7) | 180 (36.3) |
| 26 | Smoking is a risk factor for gynecologic cancers | 353 (71.2) | 143 (28.8) |
| 27 | Alcohol consumption is a risk factor for gynecologic cancers | 337 (67.9) | 159 (32.1) |
| 28 | The presence of more than one sexual partner is not a risk factor for gynecologic cancers | 286 (57.7) | 210 (42.3) |
| 29 | Some gynecologic cancer types are hereditary (genetic) | 256 (51.6) | 240 (48.4) |
| 30 | In order to prevent gynecologic cancers, it is necessary to avoid excessive consumption of animal fat | 165 (33.3) | 331 (66.7) |
| 31 | Changes in vulva color is not a symptom of gynecologic cancers | 355 (71.6) | 141 (28.4) |
| 32 | For the early diagnosis of gynecologic cancers, women should examine their external genital organs | 243 (49.0) | 253 (51.0) |
| 33 | In order to prevent gynecologic cancers, it is necessary to avoid the use of perfume on the female external genital organs | 311 (62.7) | 185 (37.3) |
| 34 | In order to prevent gynecologic cancers, it is necessary to avoid the use of paint on the female external genital organs | 317 (63.9) | 179 (36.1) |
| 35 | In order to prevent gynecologic cancers, it is necessary to avoid the use of powder on the female external genital organs | 290 (58.5) | 206 (41.5) |