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Table 2 Questions related to risk factors for cervical cancer (n = 337)

From: A survey of knowledge and attitudes relating to cervical and breast cancer among women in Ethiopia

Questions to describe knowledge on risk factors for cervical cancer

Correct responses %

Is cervical cancer preventable?a

44.2

Is having many different sexual partners a risk factor?a

44.2

Is smoking a risk factor for cervical cancer?a

38.6

Is HIV a risk factor for cervical cancer?a

26.7

Is oral contraception a risk factor for cervical cancer?a

24.6

Is giving birth to many babies a risk factor?a

23.7

Is human papilloma virus (HPV) a risk factor for cervical cancer?a

21.4

Are you more likely to get cervical cancer if your family has it?a

15.7

  1. aThe correct response for these questions was “Yes”