Table 3.
Human Papillomavirus Knowledge Among College Students
| HPV knowledge | Total | Correct answer (n) | Valid percentage (%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. People with certain HPV types always develop health problems. (False) | 185 | 136 | 73.5 |
| 2. Women can get HPV. (True) | 185 | 184 | 99.5 |
| 3. Condoms effectively protect against HPV infection. (False) | 185 | 82 | 44.3 |
| 4. HPV may spread from person to person by sexual intercourse. (True) | 185 | 185 | 100 |
| 5. Males may be infected with HPV and not know it. (True) | 185 | 180 | 97.3 |
| 6. HPV infection can be cured with antibiotics. (False) | 185 | 155 | 83.8 |
| 7. Men can get HPV. (True) | 185 | 181 | 97.8 |
| 8. If you get HPV, you will have HPV for life. (False) | 185 | 49 | 26.5 |
| 9. Females may be infected with HPV and not know it. (True) | 185 | 183 | 98.9 |
| 10. A person can get HPV by having sex. (True) | 185 | 185 | 100 |
| 11. HPV infection among women is rare. (False) | 185 | 177 | 95.7 |
| 12. Condoms always protect you from HPV. (False) | 185 | 177 | 95.7 |
| 13. HPV may be spread from person to person through oral sex. (True) | 184 | 169 | 91.8 |
| 14. HPV infection among men is rare. (False) | 184 | 145 | 78.8 |