Table 3.
Intention of HPV vaccination by nationality
| Items | Total (n = 590) | Korean (n = 273) | Chinese (n = 317) | Z (p) or t (p) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| n (%) or mean ± SD | ||||
| I intend to receive HPV vaccination, | ||||
| In the near future | 3.37 ± 0.82 | 3.33 ± 0.83 | 3.41 ± 0.81 | − 4.28 (< 0.001) |
| If my parents recommend it | 3.73 ± 0.83 | 3.74 ± 0.84 | 3.72 ± 0.83 | − 1.30 (0.194) |
| If a health professional recommends it | 3.75 ± 0.87 | 3.77 ± 0.89 | 3.73 ± 0.86 | − 0.49 (0.625) |
| If my sexual partner recommends it | 3.49 ± 0.87 | 3.36 ± 0.91 | 3.61 ± 0.83 | − 0.81 (0.419) |
| If my friends receive the vaccination | 3.47 ± 0.83 | 3.31 ± 0.87 | 3.60 ± 0.77 | − 4.05 (< 0.001) |
| If financial support is available | 3.65 ± 0.91 | 3.73 ± 0.98 | 3.58 ± 0.85 | − 2.48 (0.013) |
| Total scores of intention (min–max; 6–30) | 21.44 ± 4.27 | 21.24 ± 4.45 | 21.63 ± 4.09 | − 0.76 (0.446) |
N = 590, HPV, Human papillomavirus