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Table 7 Perceived-benefits associated with the vaccine

From: Impact of university students’ awareness and attitudes on vaccination practices for human papillomavirus, and perception on self-sampling for cervical cancer screening

Vaccine effectiveness

Health related  (N, %)

Non-health related  (N, %)

P value

Vaccine is effective in preventing cervical cancer

85 (35.5)

79 (33)

0.124

Vaccine is effective in preventing some types of penile cancer

47 (19.5)

52 (21.5)

0.309

Vaccine is effective in preventing oral cancer

17 (7)

36 (15)

*0.014

Vaccine is effective in preventing the spread of HPV to partners

84 (35)

60 (25)

*0.006

  1. * Statistically significant difference between health and non-health groups (Chi-square, P ≤ 0.05)