Table 3.
Factor analysis results (Utah, January-December 2013)
| Factor 1: Attitudes toward vaccines. [Cronbach’s alpha: 0.903 (95 % CI: (0.880, 0.925))] |
| • Vaccines are a good way to protect public health. • I do not like the idea of vaccines.a • Vaccines are generally safe. • Vaccines are a way to take good care of myself now and in the future. • Vaccines are effective. • Vaccines are safe. In particular, HPV vaccine is safe. |
| Factor 2: Regular gynecological care. [Cronbach’s alpha: 0.856 (95 % CI: (0.819, 0.892))] |
| • Gynecological/pelvic exams are necessary to stay healthy. • I get a Pap test/Pap smear according to my doctor’s/health care provider’s advice. • It is very important to have an annual pelvic exam. |
| Factor 3: Comfort with sexual health (care). [Cronbach’s alpha: 0.754 (95 % CI: (0.701, 0.807))] • I am comfortable discussing sexual health issues with a doctor or nurse. • I am comfortable discussing sexual health issues with others such as family or friends. • I don’t mind getting a gynecological/pelvic exam. |
| Factor 4: External locus of health control 1: (medical professionals drive health). [Cronbach’s alpha: |
| 0.720 (95 % CI: (0.668, 0.772))] • Having regular contact with my physician is the best way for me to avoid illness. • Whenever I don’t feel well, I should consult a medically trained professional. • Health professionals control my health. • Regarding my health, I can only do what my doctor tells me to do. |
| Factor 5: Internal locus of health control. [Cronbach’s alpha: 0.734 (95 % CI: (0.680, 0.788))] |
| • I am in control of my health. •The main thing which affects my health is what I myself do. •If I take care of myself, I can avoid illness. • If I take the right actions, I can stay healthy. |
| Factor 6: External locus of health control 2: (health matter of luck). [Cronbach’s alpha: 0.646 (95 % CI: (0.570, 0.722))] |
| • Luck plays a big part in determining how soon I will recover from an illness. • My good health is largely a matter of good fortune. • If it’s meant to be, I will stay healthy. Factor 7: Comfort with shots. [Cronbach’s alpha: 0.729 (95 % CI: (0.660, 0.797))] • I am not afraid of shots. • Shots are very painful.a |
a Reverse coded (6 minus response)