Table 4 Summary of logistic regression models for answers from the questionnaire (0—false, 1—true) as a dependent variable and education level and age as independent variables

Question 1. The cervix is (choose the correct statement):

Answer: Exposed to the occurrence and development of infection

3.45

p < 0.001

0.44

p < 0.001

Question 2. Pre-cancerous conditions of cervical cancer include (choose the correct statement):

Answer: Visible changes of epithelial cells under microscopic examination crossing the border of the basal membrane

1.25

p = 0.25

1.21

p = 0.29

Question 3. The risk factors for cervical cancer include (choose the correct statement):

Answer: Smoking cigarettes

0.7

p = 0.17

1.5

p = 0.07

Question 4. The most common causes of cervical cancer include (choose the correct statement):

Answer: HPV infection

1.9

p = 0.002

0.93

p = 0.69

Question 5. The main route of HPV infection is:

Answer: Vaginal sexual intercourse

2.57

p < 0.001

0.63

p = 0.025

Question 6. What is the common initial symptom of cervical cancer (choose the correct statement):

Answer: Irregular intermenstrual bleeding

1.6

p = 0.02

0.84

p = 0.34

Question 7. Cervical cancer (choose the correct statement):

Answer: At the initial stage it is asymptomatic

2.67

p < 0.001

0.54

p = 0.003

Question 8. To reduce the risk of full-blown cervical cancer you should (choose the correct statement):

Answer: Perform regular cytological tests, at least once every 3 years

3.81

p < 0.001

0.59

p = 0.02

Question 9. The basic prophylactic examination of cervical cancer is (choose the correct statement):

Answer: A cytological examination

3.03

p < 0.001

0.83

p = 0.37

Question 10. Cytological examination is (choose the correct statement):

Answer: An assessment of cell smear taken from the canal and cervical disc

5.1

p < 0.001

0.45

p < 0.001

Question 11. Initial treatment for cervical cancer is (choose the correct statement):

Answer: Local removal of cancerous lesions

3.27

p < 0.001

0.66

p = 0,04