Table 2 Knowledge of cervical cancer risk factors among participants who were aware of cervical cancer (n = 360)
Frequency of correct responses | ||
|---|---|---|
Questions to assess knowledge of risk factors for cervical cancera | n | % |
Is cervical cancer preventable? | 223 | 61.9 |
Is having many different sexual partners a risk factor for cervical cancer? | 220 | 61.1 |
Is oral contraception a risk factor for cervical cancer? | 211 | 58.6 |
Is smoking a risk factor for cervical cancer? | 198 | 55.0 |
Is HIV a risk factor for cervical cancer? | 141 | 39.2 |
Are you more likely to get cervical cancer if your family has it? | 88 | 24.4 |
Is giving birth to many babies a risk factor for cervical cancer? | 63 | 17.5 |
Is human papilloma virus (HPV) a risk factor for cervical cancer? | 61 | 16.9 |