Table 4.
Factors influencing intention of HPV vaccination by nationality
| Factor | Intention to receive HPV vaccination | |
|---|---|---|
| Korean students AOR (95%CI) | Chinese students AOR (95% CI) | |
| Age (ref, < 21 years) | 1.00 (0.71–1.42) | 0.98 (0.78–1.23) |
| Religion (ref, no) | 1.18 (0.66–2.12) | 1.78 (0.47–6.71) |
| Smoking (ref, no) | 0.81 (0.35–1.88) | 1.19 (0.25–5.72) |
| Alcohol consumption (ref, no) | 2.93 (0.70–12.22) | 0.76 (0.42–1.40) |
| Sexual experience (ref, no) | 2.48 (0.99–6.23) | 6.95 (1.06–45.59)* |
| STI experience (ref, no) | 125 (0.00–∞) | 0.16 (0.01–2.26) |
| Have you ever heard about HPV (ref, no) | 1.26 (0.62–2.58) | 1.30 (0.61–2.74) |
| Have you ever heard about genital warts (ref, no) | 1.41 (0.69–2.91) | 5.67 (2.12–15.19)** |
| Positive attitude toward HPV vaccine | 1.49 (1.22–1.83)*** | 1.51 (1.25–1.83)*** |
| HPV knowledge | 1.20 (1.02–1.42)* | 1.30 (1.09–1.54)* |
| Seriousness of HPV infection | 1.18 (0.94–1.48) | 1.30 (1.05–1.62)* |
| Susceptibility of HPV infection | 0.99 (0.80–1.23) | 0.84 (0.70–1.01) |
| Negative emotions about HPV infection | 1.16 (0.94–1.44) | 1.31 (1.09–1.58)* |
N=590. HPV, Human papillomavirus; AOR, Adjusted odds ratio; CI, confidence interval; STI, aexually transmitted infection
*p < 0.05, **p < 0.01, ***p < 0.001