Table 2 Table showing frequency and percentage of respondent’s response to knowledge items on the questionnaire

Human Papillomavirus (HPV) infection can be contracted through unprotected sexual intercourse

Yes

No

I don’t know

Are there vaccines for protection against Human Papillomavirus (HPV) infection?

Yes

No

I don’t know

Is the HPV vaccine available in South Africa?

Yes

No

I don’t know

Is the HPV vaccine free of charge?

Yes

No

I don’t know

Can HPV infection be treated?

Yes

No

I don’t know

Have you heard about HPV self-sampling?

Yes

No

You can have HPV for many years and not show symptoms

Yes

No

I don’t know

You don’t need a doctor to collect your cervical sample for HPV testing, you can collect it yourself

Yes

No

I don’t know