Table 2 Correct knowledge about HPV vaccine and cervical cancer responses of students and mothers
| Â | Students, N?=?65 | Mothers, N = 63 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Pre | Post | Pre | Post | |
Cervical cancer is caused by HPV infection? | 46% | 100% | 86% | 97% |
Cervical cancer is genetic? | 51% | 63% | 71% | 81% |
All HPV infections lead to cervical cancer? | 75% | 49% | 89% | 76% |
Cervical cancer is decreasing in recent years? | 83% | 92% | 100% | 98% |
Cervical cancer is preventable? | 72% | 97% | 70% | 78% |
Cervical cancer is asymptomatic usually in early stage? | 65% | 97% | 98% | 98% |
Early detection of cervical cancer might save one's life? | 85% | 92% | 95% | 97% |
HPV is sexually transmitted? | NA | NA | 91% | 97% |
If vaccinated, you don't need to be screened? | NA | NA | 98% | 97% |
Screening test should be done regularly? | NA | NA | 92% | 95% |
HPV vaccination can prevent cervical cancer | NA | NA | 95% | 95% |
Safe sex (steady partner, use of condoms) can prevent cervical cancer | NA | NA | 75% | 89% |
Pap test can prevent cervical cancer | NA | NA | 94% | 95% |
Healthy lifestyle (ie., regular exercise, disciplined lifestyle, healthy diet) can prevent cervical cancer | NA | NA | 11% | 11% |