Table 3.
Association of Factors with a Preference for HPV Self-sampling
| Variables | Adjusted odds ratio (95% CI)* | p-value |
|---|---|---|
| Age (years) | ||
| 30-39 | 1 | |
| 40-49 | 0. 240 (0.075-0.771) | 0.017 |
| ≥50 | 0.076 (0.012-0.490) | 0.007 |
| Education | ||
| Primary | 1 | |
| Secondary | 0.856 (0.153-4.796) | 0.86 |
| Diploma and bachelor’s degree | 0.668 (0.145-3.079) | 0.605 |
| Master’s degree or higher | 0.722 (0.140-3.730) | 0.698 |
| Monthly income (THB)** | ||
| 0-9,999 | 1 | |
| 10,000-29,999 | 0.703 (0.218-2.270) | 0.555 |
| ≥30,000 | 0.589 (0.186-1.861) | 0.367 |
| Marital status | ||
| Married | 1 | |
| Single | 2.300 (1.325-9.761) | 0.043 |
| Separated, divorced, or widowed | 1.624 (0.696-4.841) | 0.327 |
| Menstruation | ||
| Regular menstruation | 1 | |
| Menopause | 0.711 (0.141-3.578) | 0.679 |
| Experiences of cervical screening (Pap test) | ||
| No | 1 | |
| Yes | 0.332 (0.065-1.695) | 0.185 |
| Easy and convenient to perform | ||
| Negative | 1 | |
| Positive | 1.025 (0.323-3.256) | 0.966 |
| Less embarrassment | ||
| Negative | 1 | |
| Positive | 2.532 (1.012-6.337) | 0.041 |
| Not painful | ||
| Negative | 1 | |
| Positive | 0.277 (0.068-1.125) | 0.073 |
| Confidence in performing the procedure | ||
| Negative | 1 | |
| Positive | 3.170 (1.635-6.146) | 0.001 |
| Recommend self-sampling to a friend or relative | ||
| Negative | 1 | |
| Positive | 0.362 (0.118-1.117) | 0.077 |
CI, confidence interval; * All variables included in the multivariate regression model; ** 1 USD ≈ 36.6 THB