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. 2024 Mar 28;18:1689. doi: 10.3332/ecancer.2024.1689

Table 2. Attitudes towards CC among female students in higher education institution in Cabo Verde.

Variable Category Frequency Percentage (%)
Whenever you notice a vaginal infection, what do you do? Looking for answers in natural medicine 34 6.2
Wait for the infection to resolve spontaneously 56 10.2
Refer to a health care professional 439 79.7
Go to the pharmacy 22 4.0
Attends family planning consultation at the health center/ gynecology? Yes 286 47.1
No 321 52.9
If yes, what is the reason? Routine consultation / surveillance 259 89.0
Consultation for illness 32 11.0
If no, what is the reason? For not feeling the need 180 66.9
For not feeling comfortable 78 29.0
Because the doctor is a men 11 4.1