Table 2.
Comparison between mothers who were aware about HPV vaccine and those who were not in relation to their demographic features, socioeconomic status, and knowledge about cervical cancer
| Parameters | Total responders | Number of mothers aware of the HPV vaccine | Number of mothers who were not aware of the HPV vaccine | Chi-square value | P-value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mother’s age (years) | 1,193 | 408 (34.2%) | 785 (65.8%) | ||
| <40 | 352 (29.5%) | 111 (31.5%) | 241 (67.5%) | 1.6 | 0.453 |
| 40–50 | 735 (61.6%) | 260 (35.4%) | 475 (64.6%) | ||
| >50 | 106 (8.9%) | 37 (34.9%) | 69 (65.1%) | ||
| Mother’s marital age (years) | 1,193 | 408 (34.2%) | 785 (65.8%) | ||
| ≤18 | 298 (25%) | 65 (21.8%) | 233 (77.2%) | 35.9 | <0.0001 |
| 19–23 | 516 (43.3%) | 177 (34.3%) | 339 (65.7%) | ||
| 24–28 | 304 (25.5%) | 132 (43.4%) | 172 (56.6%) | ||
| ≥29 | 75 (6.3%) | 34 (45.3%) | 41 (54.7%) | ||
| Mother’s nationality | 1,193 | 408 (34.2%) | 785 (65.8%) | ||
| Lebanese | 1,051 (88.1%) | 388 (36.9%) | 663 (63.1%) | 31.6 | <0.0001 |
| Syrian | 52 (4.4%) | 3 (5.8%) | 49 (94.2%) | ||
| Palestinian | 77 (6.5%) | 15 (19.5%) | 62 (79.5%) | ||
| Other | 13 (1.1%) | 2 (15.4%) | 11 (84.6%) | ||
| Mother’s educational level | 1,192 | 408 (34.2%) | 784 (65.8%) | ||
| Below elementary | 90 (7.6%) | 8 (8.9%) | 82 (91.1%) | 68.9 | <0.0001 |
| Middle school | 330 (27.7%) | 87 (26.4%) | 243 (73.6%) | ||
| High school | 404 (33.9%) | 136 (33.7%) | 268 (65.3%) | ||
| University | 337 (28.3%) | 158 (46.9%) | 179 (53.1%) | ||
| Higher education | 31 (2.6%) | 19 (61.3%) | 12 (38.7%) | ||
| Working mother | 1,191 | 407 (34.2%) | 784 (65.8%) | ||
| Yes | 279 (23.4%) | 147 (52.7%) | 132 (47.3%) | 55.5 | <0.0001 |
| No | 912 (76.6%) | 260 (28.5%) | 652 (71.5%) | ||
| Mother’s work sector | 250 | 133 (53.2%) | 117 (46.8%) | ||
| Health care worker | 46 (18.4%) | 41 (89.1%) | 5 (10.9%) | 29.2 | <0.0001 |
| Non-health care worker | 204 (81.6%) | 92 (45.1%) | 112 (54.9%) | ||
| Monthly family income | 866 | 296 (34.2%) | 570 (65.8%) | ||
| <450 USD | 139 (16.1%) | 24 (17.3%) | 115 (82.7%) | 57.3 | <0.0001 |
| 450–1,000 USD | 289 (33.4%) | 77 (26.6%) | 212 (72.4%) | ||
| 1,000–2,000 USD | 253 (29.2%) | 96 (37.9%) | 157 (62.1%) | ||
| >2,000 USD | 185 (21.4%) | 99 (53.5%) | 86 (46.5%) | ||
| Knowledge about cervical cancer | 1,192 | 408 (34.0%) | 784 (66.0%) | ||
| Yes | 858 (72%) | 404 (47.1%) | 454 (52.9%) | * | <0.0001 |
| No | 334 (28%) | 4 (1.2%) | 330 (98.8%) | ||
| Pediatrician offering HPV vaccine | 1,193 | 408 (34.2%) | 785 (65.8%) | ||
| Yes | 264 (22.1%) | 258 (97.7%) | 6 (2.3%) | 608.0 | <0.0001 |
| No | 929 (77.9%) | 150 (16.1%) | 779 (83.9%) |
Note:
*
Fisher’s exact test was used.
Abbreviations: HPV, human papillomavirus; USD, US dollars.