Table 2 Awareness of HPV infection and consequences (n = 438)
Variable | Frequency (%) |
|---|---|
Diagnosed with HPV infection | 33 (7.6) |
Diagnosed with genital warts | 31 (7.1) |
Ever heard of HPV infection | 83 (19.1) |
Sources of HPV infection awareness | |
Doctor, nurse or health professional | 27 (32.9) |
Family or friends | 11 (13.4) |
Newspaper or magazine | 12 (14.6) |
Television | 11 (13.4) |
Internet | 7 (8.5) |
Cannot remember | 7 (8.5) |
Multiple sources | 7 (8.5) |
Ever heard of cervical cancer | 122 (27.9 %) |
Good awareness of HPV infection and consequences | 15 (3.4 %) |