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Table 3 Intention of HPV vaccination by nationality

From: Knowledge, attitudes, and perceptions associated with HPV vaccination among female Korean and Chinese university students

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)

  1. N = 590, HPV, Human papillomavirus