Table 5.

HPV perceived risk factors and concerns among male college students (n=165)

	Strongly agree and Agree n (%)
Perceived risk factors
I would need the HPV vaccine if I:
Had a high number of sexual partners	123 (74.6)
Had multiple sexual partners	108 (65.5)
Had a family history of cervical cancer	72 (44.8)
Was gay	71 (43.0)
Had a family history of liver cancer	55 (33.3)
Had a steady long-term partner	51 (30.9)
Smoked	18 (10.9)
Concerns
I would tell my life partner if I had HPV	146 (88.5)
I would tell my sexual partner if I had HPV	134 (81.2)
I would tell my potential sexual partner if I had HPV	126 (76.4)
HPV would be a serious threat to my sex life	122 (73.9)
HPV would make it difficult to find a long-term partner	101 (61.2)
HPV would be a severe threat to my health	89 (53.9)
Get HPV from vaccine	48 (29.1)
Family members would find out if I got the HPV vaccine	44 (26.7)
Parents would find out if I got the HPV vaccine	37 (22.4)
Close friends would find out if I got the HPV vaccine	35 (21.2)
I am at risk for getting HPV	20 (12.1)