Table 1. Knowledge about HPV and cervical cancer of the study population.
| N | % | |
|---|---|---|
| Have heard about HPV infection | 399 | 29.8 |
| Have heard about cervical cancer | 706 | 52.6 |
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Correct response
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| N | % | |
| Modes of transmission of HPV a | ||
| Complete sexual intercourse (true) | 300 | 75.2 |
| Incomplete sexual intercourse (true) | 116 | 29.1 |
| Needle sharing (false) | 91 | 22.9 |
| Pregnancy (false) | 70 | 17.5 |
| Vaginal delivery (true) | 63 | 15.8 |
| Preventive measures for cervical cancer b | ||
| Pap test (true) | 425 | 60.2 |
| Late start of sexual activity (true) | 299 | 42.4 |
| HPV vaccination (true) | 297 | 42.1 |
| Oral contraceptive (false) | 256 | 36.3 |
| Condom use (true) | 246 | 34.8 |
HPV=human papillomavirus.
a
Only for those who reported that they have heard about HPV infection.
b
Only for those who reported that they have heard about cervical cancer.