Johanna E. Maree|S.C.D. Wright|Thuledi Makua
Men's lack of knowledge adds to the cervical cancer burden in South Africa
Tshwane University of Technology|Tshwane University of Technology|Tshwane University of Technology
purpose study determine level knowledge regarding cervical cancer among black men living garankuwa south africa quantitative survey conducted population consisted 980 n 980 convenience sampled men selfreported data gathered using structured interview pretested questionnaire served data gathering instrument study provided evidence men living garankuwa knowledge cervical cancer none sample mentioned hpv risk factor knew multiple sexual partners add womans risk however doubtful whether respondents experienced multiple partners 90 sample n 963 reported one sexual partner previous 5 years less quarter indicated would change sexual behaviour prevent cervical cancer men add cervical cancer burden south africa knowledge would enable protect partners hpv infections motivate screened allow protect dreadful disease