Table 2: VIA procedure, supplies and guidelines.

Variables

Responses

Frequency

Percentage (%)

Brand of acetic acid one uses to perform VIA

Zesta

8

57.2%

American Garden

3

21.4%

Cloves

3

21.4%

Does the brand of acetic acid you use to perform VIA bear any percentage of acetic acid?

Yes

9

64.3%

No

5

35.7%

The recommended percentage for acetic acid to performing VIA

2%

9

64.3%

3%

3

21.4%

5%

2

14.3%

For how long should the acetic acid be applied on the cervix?

1 min

8

57.1%

2 min

4

28.6%

3 min

1

7.1%

Bathing the cervix with acetic acid is sufficient

1

7.1%

The size of cotton on applicator stick should be used to apply acetic acid to the cervix

Enough to cover the cervical os

5

35.7%

Enough to cover the Squamous columnar junction

9

64.3%

Any size can be used

0

0.0%

Which is the eligible group of VIA per age in Kenya?

Women of reproductive 15-49 years

13

92.9%

Women of 25-49 years

1

7.1%

Women of 30-49 years

0

0.0%

Why do you think women above 50 years are not eligible for VIA?

The Kenya guidelines recommends they should not be screened

2

14.3%

Their squamo columnar junction is not obvious

7

50.0%

At that age one is supposed to have papsmear

5

35.7%

Cervical cancer is common in women above 50 years

 

 

Is it important to visualize squamo-columnar junction before applying acetic acid?

Yes

13

92.9%

No

1

7.1%