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Table 9 Participants’ response to questionnaire items under the attitude section

From: Knowledge, attitude and practice of female university students regarding human papillomavirus and self-sampling in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa: a cross-sectional survey

Question

Frequency (n)

Percentage (%)

The Human papillomavirus (HPV) causes cervical cancer, if not treated

  

Yes

138

35.7

No

16

4.1

Not sure

232

60.1

HPV testing can prevent or reduce my chances of getting cervical cancer

  

Yes

220

56.9

No

22

5.6

Not sure

144

37.3