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Table 2.

Questions related to risk factors for cervical cancer (n = 337)

Questions to describe knowledge on risk factors for cervical cancer	Correct responses %
Is cervical cancer preventable?^a	44.2
Is having many different sexual partners a risk factor?^a	44.2
Is smoking a risk factor for cervical cancer?^a	38.6
Is HIV a risk factor for cervical cancer?^a	26.7
Is oral contraception a risk factor for cervical cancer?^a	24.6
Is giving birth to many babies a risk factor?^a	23.7
Is human papilloma virus (HPV) a risk factor for cervical cancer?^a	21.4
Are you more likely to get cervical cancer if your family has it?^a	15.7

^aThe correct response for these questions was “Yes”