Table 3.
Factors associated with the willingness to receive HPV vaccination.
| Variable | OR (95% CI) | aOR (95% CI) |
|---|---|---|
| Gender | ||
| Female | ref | ref |
| Male | 0.309 (0.232–0.410) *** | 0.388 (0.287–0.527) *** |
| Reading record of formal schooling | ||
| Bachelor’s degree | ref | ref |
| Master’s degree and higher | 2.131 (0.937–4.847) | 2.513 (0.866–5.353) |
| Major | ||
| Non-medical | ref | ref |
| Medical | 1.312 (0.993–1.734) | 0.983 (0.707–1.368) |
| Family members engaged in medical related occupations | ||
| No | ref | ref |
| Yes | 1.343 (0.949–1.900) | 1.354 (0.927–1.976) |
| Heard of HPV | ||
| No | ref | ref |
| Yes | 3.514 (2.297–5.375) *** | 1.533 (0.932–2.524) |
| Heard of the HPV vaccine | ||
| No | ref | ref |
| Yes | 3.186 (2.387–4.252) *** | 1.397 (0.972–2.008) |
| HPV infection knowledge score | ||
| Low (≤22) | ref | ref |
| High (>22) | 2.615 (1.971–3.469) *** | 1.706 (1.225–2.378) ** |
| HPV vaccine knowledge score | ||
| Low (≤5) | ref | ref |
| High (>5) | 3.612 (2.634–4.952) *** | 2.329 (1.644–3.299) *** |
Note: Variables in univariate logistic regression models eventually entered the multivariable logistic regression model. HPV, human papillomavirus; OR, odds ratio; aOR, adjusted odds ratio; CI, confidence interval. “**” indicates p < 0.01, “***” indicates p < 0.001.