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. 2016 May 20;11(5):e0155955. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0155955

Table 4. Correlations between knowledge of HPV (base on computed score) and HPV Opinions.

Opinion N Pearson Correlation P-value
Based on the general sexual practice among females in the United States, I believe that female college students in Michigan have a good chance of contracting HPV and therefore all college female students should receive the HPV vaccine. 192 0.20387 0.0046
I believe that the HPV vaccine is different from other marketed vaccines produced by pharmaceutical companies with prime purpose of accumulating profit. 190 0.00551 0.9399
I would recommend this vaccine for my female college friends whether or not they come from conservative families. 188 0.18974 0.0091
I believe that all gynecologists should recommend the vaccine to their patients, whether or not they come from conservative families. 190 0.21967 0.0023
I believe that the current HPV vaccine is capable of preventing the occurrence of cervical cancer. 192 0.08440 0.2445
I believe that the price of the vaccine is affordable given the benefits it offers. 192 0.01323 0.8555
I believe that contracting HPV virus is serious and life threatening. 192 0.14127 0.0506
I believe that the side effects of the vaccine are reasonable and will not deter me from taking the vaccine. 191 0.13650 0.0597
Based on my lifestyle, I believe that I am susceptible for the HPV infection and must get the vaccine. 190 0.16458 0.0233