Table 3.
Answers given by pre-adolescents to knowledge statements about HPV infection, related diseases, and prevention.
| Knowledge Statement | Response | Correct | Do not Know | Wrong | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| n | % | n | % | n | % | ||
| HPV infection is transmitted through sexual intercourse. | true | 904 | 84.9 | 31 | 2.9 | 130 | 12.2 |
| HPV infection is widespread. | true | 422 | 39.6 | 589 | 55.3 | 54 | 5.1 |
| HPV infection can cause diseases such as cancers in both males and females. | true | 504 | 47.3 | 497 | 46.7 | 64 | 6.0 |
| HPV can cause genital warts. | true | 181 | 17.0 | 837 | 78.6 | 47 | 4.4 |
| Both males and females can be vaccinated against HPV. | true | 923 | 86.7 | 3 | 0.3 | 139 | 13.0 |
| The best age to be vaccinated against HPV is 11-12 years. | true | 1,032 | 96.9 | 2 | 0.2 | 31 | 2.9 |
| Subjects vaccinated against HPV can avoid using precautions (e.g. condom) during sexual intercourse. | false | 531 | 49.9 | 13 | 1.2 | 521 | 48.9 |