Table 2 Knowledge and perception of cervical cancer and HPV infection

Cervical cancer and HPV infection risk factor knowledge score

5.73 (1.42)

1

11

Primary prevention of cervical cancer and HPV knowledge score

3.29 (1.41)

0

5

Perceived susceptibility to cervical cancer and HPV infection score (6 items)

0.00 (0.78) ^a

16.84 (4.09)^b

-2.16

6

2.58

30

Perceived seriousness of cervical cancer and HPV infection score (11 items)

0.00 (0.91) ^a

39.07 (7.73)^b

-3.13

11

2.62

55