Table 4.
Attitude towards HPV Infection and Vaccination
| Statement | Strongly agree n (%) |
Moderately agree n (%) |
Slightly agree n (%) |
Disagree n (%) |
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. I think I am at risk of HPV infection if I am sexually active. | 440 | 37.4 | 423 | 36 | 218 | 18.6 | 94 | 8 |
| 2. Preventing HPV infection is important for women. | 1,110 | 94.5 | 55 | 4.7 | 5 | 0.4 | 5 | 0.4 |
| 3. People who have multiple sexual partners have higher risk of becoming infected with HPV. | 1,006 | 85.6 | 137 | 11.7 | 26 | 2.2 | 6 | 0.5 |
| 4. Schools should implement HPV education. | 1,100 | 93.6 | 69 | 5.9 | 6 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 |
| 5. I think the HPV vaccine is worth the price. | 800 | 68.1 | 327 | 27.8 | 47 | 4 | 1 | 0.1 |
| 6. It is better to be vaccinated against HPV before becoming sexually active. | 989 | 84.2 | 146 | 12.4 | 33 | 2.8 | 7 | 0.6 |
| 7. It is preferable that both men and women be vaccinated against HPV. | 986 | 83.9 | 146 | 12.4 | 33 | 2.8 | 10 | 0.9 |
| 8. I am sure that the HPV vaccine is highly effective. | 480 | 40.9 | 616 | 52.4 | 73 | 6.2 | 6 | 0.5 |
| 9. Although the HPV vaccine cannot protect against all strains of HPV, I think it is necessary. | 954 | 81.2 | 202 | 17.2 | 19 | 1.6 | 0 | 0 |
| 10. I am sure that the HPV vaccine is safe. | 595 | 50.6 | 515 | 43.8 | 64 | 5.5 | 1 | 0.1 |
| 11. Women who have been vaccinated against HPV still need to undergo cervical cancer screening. | 1,039 | 88.4 | 121 | 10.3 | 14 | 1.2 | 1 | 0.1 |
| 12. I can get the HPV vaccine without asking for permission from my parents/guardians. | 853 | 72.6 | 236 | 20.1 | 67 | 5.7 | 19 | 1.6 |
* HPV, Human papillomavirus