Table 2 HPV knowledge: answering correctly (n = 171)
Item | Correct answer n(%) |
|---|---|
HPV is very rare. (F) | 119 (69.6) |
HPV always has visible signs or symptoms. (F) | 75(43.9) |
HPV can be transmitted through genital skin-to-skin contact. (T) | 139(87.1) |
There are many types of HPV. (T) | 126(73.7) |
HPV can cause HIV/AIDS. (F) | 105(61.4) |
HPV can cause genital warts. (T) | 151(88.3) |
Men cannot get HPV. (F) | 158(92.4) |
Using condoms reduces the chances of HPV transmission. (T) | 145(84.8) |
HPV can be cured with antibiotics. (F) | 61(35.7) |
Having many sexual partners increases the risk of getting HPV. (T) | 160(93.6) |
HPV usually doesn't need any treatment. (T) | 15(8.8) |
Most sexually active people will get HPV at some point in their lives. (T) | 124(72.5) |
Having sex at an early age increases the risk of getting HPV. (T) | 75(43.9) |
HPV can cause cancer of the penis or anal. (T) | 123(71.9) |
HPV can cause cancer of rectum. (F) | 25(14.6) |
HPV is a bacterial infection. (F) | 90(52.6) |
HPV can be transmitted through oral sex. (T) | 150(87.7) |
HPV can cause herpes. (F) | 12(7.0) |
HPV can be transmitted through anal sex. (T) | 158(92.4) |
HPV infections always lead to health problems. (F) | 45(26.3) |
A person with no symptoms cannot transmit the HPV infection. (F) | 136(79.5) |
HPV can cause cervical cancer. (T) | 133(77.8) |
A person could have HPV for many years without knowing it. (T) | 141(82.5) |
The HPV vaccines offer protection against all sexually transmitted infections. (F) | 97(56.7) |
The HPV vaccines are most effective if given to people who've never had sex. (T) | 80(46.8) |
One of the HPV vaccines offers protection against genital warts. (T) | 139(81.3) |
The HPV vaccine protects you from every type of HPV. (F) | 97(56.7) |
You can cure HPV by getting the HPV vaccine. (F) | 100(58.5) |
Correct answer of each items (T):Ture; (F):False | |