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Attitudes to vaccines and HPV vaccine overall
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| Childhood vaccines are beneficial |
6.1 (1.1) |
| HPV vaccine is beneficial |
5.4 (1.4) |
| HPV vaccine is effective in preventing cervical cancer |
5.3 (1.4) |
| Immunization is important for public health |
6.4 (1.0) |
| HPV vaccine is a safe vaccine |
5.1 (1.5) |
| Overall mean |
5.6 (1.0) |
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Influence of HPV vaccine on sexual behaviour
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| Need to give HPV vaccine prior to sexual activity |
5.7 (1.6) |
| HPV vaccine does not lead to earlier sexual activity |
5.9 (1.5) |
| HPV vaccine does not lead to unsafe sexual practices |
5.7 (1.6) |
| HPV vaccine does not lead to more sexual partners |
5.9 (1.5) |
| Safe sex at all times prevents acquisition of HPV |
4.7 (1.9) |
| Overall mean |
5.5 (1.1) |
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Risk for and seriousness of HPV and cervical cancer
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|
| Likely for someone you know to get cervical cancer |
5.2 (1.7) |
| Cancer of cervix is a serious illness |
6.7 (0.7) |
| Cervical dysplasia is a serious health concern |
6.4 (0.9) |
| Safe sex at all times prevents acquisition of HPV |
6.2 (1.1) |
| Overall mean |
6.1 (0.7) |
