Table 1.
Comparison of knowledge scores between group A and group B and within group A
|
No. |
Statement |
Pre-test group A vs. post-test group B |
Post-test group A vs. post-test group B |
Group A: ‘almost correct’ at pre-test to ‘absolutely correct’ at post-test |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| p-value | n (%) | |||
| 1 |
HPV vaccinations completely protect against cervical cancer (false). |
0.0031a |
0.169 |
9 (7.6) |
| 2 |
Even if you only have safe sex you can be infected with HPV (true). |
0.0011a |
0.079 |
32 (26.9) |
| 3 |
All 12-year-old girls will be sent an invitation for HPV vaccinations without having to ask for it (true). |
0.851 |
0.0072 |
18 (15.1) |
| 4 |
Legally, parents need to give permission for HPV vaccinations in 12-year-olds (false). |
<0.0011a |
0.054 |
8 (6.7) |
| 5 |
In spite of HPV vaccinations, Pap-smears from age ≥ 30 years are still recommended (true). |
<0.0011a |
<0.0012 |
62 (52.1) |
| 6 |
You can only have a Pap smear if you have first had HPV vaccinations (false). |
0.148 |
0.0032 |
16 (13.4) |
| 7 |
HPV vaccinations can make you lose your hair (false). |
<0.0011a |
0.0132 |
40 (33.6) |
| 8 |
If you have been sexually active HPV vaccinations are still advised (true). |
0.265 |
0.0022 |
37 (31.1) |
| 9 |
HPV vaccinations reduce the risk of getting cervical cancer (true). |
0.0061b |
<0.0012 |
18 (15.1) |
| 10 |
We know for a fact that HPV vaccinations protect against cervical cancer for a lifetime (false). |
0.175 |
0.319 |
18 (15.1) |
| 11 |
HPV vaccinations reduce the risk of dying of cervical cancer (true). |
0.456 |
<0.0012 |
26 (21.8) |
| 12 | HPV vaccinations require several hundred dollars out-of-pocket expenses (false). | 0.131 | 0.999 | 21 (17.6) |
1a Percentage of correct answers in the post-test measurement in group B was significantly higher compared to the pre-test measurement in group A.
1b Percentage of correct answers in the post-test measurement in group B was significantly lower compared to the pre-test measurement in group A.
2 Percentage of correct answers in the post-test measurement in group A was significantly higher compared to the post-test measurement in group B.