OBJECTIVES: The aim of our research was to determine the degree of knowledge concerning cervical cancer screening and human papilloma virus (HPV) and to find out what information sources would be accepted gladly for these. METHODS: Research was based on quantitative cross-sectional study. Interview was made between students, workers from health and other sectors, between 15-55 years, from a South-Transdanubian region. A self-designed questionnaire was used. Analysis was made by Chi square test, data processing by Microsoft Excel and SPSS 19.0. RESULTS: Out of 200 people 150 women and 50 men answered the questionnaire. The number of women participating in gynecological screening was relatively high (66.7%). 98-81% of the interviewed population knew the meaning of HPV. In addition, 98% of women with health knowledge as well as 74% of the laywomen knew the connection between HPV and cervical cancer. 80% of qualified women and 49% of laywomen knew the screening method. There was a significant difference between the two groups concerning the meaning of P3 category. 94% of female respondents and 58% of all men have heard of HPV, 68% of them had some knowledge about the connection between HPV and cervical cancer. However, only 14% of male knew that HPV could infect both sexes. 66.5% of the respondents show interest in HPV and/or cervical cancer and 75.5% of them are only partially satisfied with the information provided. CONCLUSIONS: In summary, it is necessary to provide proper informative programs. There would be a great chance for citizens to receive enough information with comprehensive collaboration.