Table 2 Absolute and relative frequencies of correct answers for each item scored regarding HPV knowledge (n=106)
Item | Frequency | % Correct |
|---|---|---|
1. Genital warts are caused by HPV | 70 | 66.04 |
2. HPV is a virus that can cause cervical cancer | 82 | 77.36 |
3. I can infect my sexual partner with HPV, even though I don’t present the symptoms | 86 | 81.13 |
4. HPV can cause genital warts in the penis | 60 | 56.60 |
5. HPV can cause genital warts in the anus | 55 | 51.89 |
6. HPV can cause penile cancer | 53 | 50.00 |
7. HPV is sexually transmitted | 91 | 85.85 |
8. As more sexual partners I get, more the risk of getting infected with HPV | 96 | 90.57 |
9. There are many HPV types | 63 | 59.43 |
10. HPV is associated with oral cancer | 29 | 27.36 |
11. Some HPV types can disappear without treatment | 32 | 30.19 |
12. Genital HPV is transmitted through skin by skin contact | 44 | 41.51 |
13. Condom use prevents HPV infection¥ | 63 | 59.43 |
14. All HPV types cause cancer¥ | 47 | 44.34 |
15. HPV can cause anal cancer | 65 | 61.32 |