Table 3 Descriptive Statistics of Cancer Screening Behaviours and Perceived Effectiveness
Screening Behaviour | Participants Engaging in Screening Behaviour N (%) | Perceived Effectiveness Mean (SD) |
|---|---|---|
I am watchful of certain symptoms | 39 (78.0) | 3.46 (1.04) |
I obtain yearly transvaginal ultrasounds | 28 (57.1) | 3.41 (1.05) |
I obtain yearly pelvic ultrasounds | 23 (46.9) | 3.64 (1.00) |
I get blood tests for the CA125 marker | 19 (38.8) | 3.00 (1.11) |
I obtain yearly endometrial biopsy | 11 (22.4) | 3.45 (1.13) |
I am not aware of any risk reduction steps | 2 (4.1) | Not applicable |
I had surgery to remove one ovary | 2 (4.1) | 3.00 (1.41) |
I had surgery to remove my uterus | 0 | – |
I had surgery to remove both ovaries | 0 | – |
“D” and “C” - lining of the uterus is removed | 0 | – |