Table 1.

Association between human papillomavirus vaccine-related knowledge and time of test (N = 256).

Medical student knowledge related to HPV	Pre test	Post test	% change
What is the CDC recommended dosing schedule for follow-up injections of the HPV vaccine for patients ≥15 years old? Correct (2 & 6 months) Incorrect	80 (31.3) 176 (68.7)	176 (68.8) 80 (31.2)	119.8% -54.6%
Which is/are contraindication (s) for the HPV vaccine? Correct (High fever) Incorrect	123 (48.1) 133 (51.9)	224 (87.5) 32 (12.5)	81.9% -75.9%
Sexually active women should be tested for HPV before getting the HPV vaccine. Correct (False) Incorrect	158 (61.7) 98 (38.3)	212 (82.8) 44 (17.2)	34.2% -55.1%
If a patient received the 1st dose of the HPV vaccine > 6 months ago, the CDC recommends that she/he start the series over and get 3 more doses. Correct (False) Incorrect	141 (55.1) 115 (44.9)	235 (91.8) 21 (8.2)	66.6% -81.7%