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Table 3 Knowledge about risk factors for developing cervical cancer, N = 900

From: Women’s knowledge and attitudes towards cervical cancer prevention: a cross sectional study in Eastern Uganda

Factor

Frequency (%)

1. Smoking

583 (64.8)

2. Many sexual partners

706 (78.4)

3. Human papilloma virus

760 (84.4)

4. Sexually transmitted diseases

736 (81.8)

5. Human immunodeficiency syndrome

672 (74.7)

6. Early onset of sexual activity

665 (73.9)

7. Family history of cervical cancer

442 (49.1)

8. Uncircumcised male partner

582 (64.7)

9. Use of contraceptive pills for a long time

713 (79.2)

10. Living with a cervical cancer patient

332 (36.9)