Table 3 Prevalence of self-reported modifiable risk factors for cervical cancer and HPV infection
Variable | N (%) | 95%CI |
|---|---|---|
Cervical cancer risk factor | ||
 Sexual intercourse before 18 years | 379 (16%) | (14%-17%) |
 Use of oral contraceptives to prevent pregnancy | 364 (15%) | (14%-17%) |
 Sexually transmitted infection | 269 (11%) | (9%-13%) |
 Multiple sexual partners (two or more) | 186 (8%) | (7%-8%) |
 Smoking | 176 (7%) | (6%-8%) |
Risk for HPV infection | ||
 Sexual intercourse | 682 (28%) | (27%-30%) |
 Multiple sexual partners (two or more) | 186 (8%) | (7%-8%) |
 Unprotected sexual intercourse | 532 (22%) | (21%-24%) |
Exposure to co-occurring cervical cancer risk factors | ||
 No risk factors | 1,587 (66%) | (64%-68%) |
 One or more risk factors | 813 (34%) | (32%-36%) |
Exposure to co-occurring HPV infection risk factors | ||
 No risk factors | 1,579 (66%) | (64%-68%) |
 One or more risk factors | 821 (34%) | (32%-36%) |