Table 8 Perceived-influences of external sources
External influences | Health-related (N, %) | Non-health related (N, %) | Total (N, %) | P value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
If my friends knew about the HPV vaccine, they would approve of me getting vaccinated against HPV | 48 (20) | 40 (16.5) | 88 (36.5) | 0.513 |
If my parents knew about the HPV vaccine, they would approve of me getting vaccinated against HPV | 53 (22) | 46 (19) | 99 (41) | 0.386 |
If my partner knew about the HPV vaccine, he/she would approve of me getting vaccinated against HPV | 49 (20.5) | 46 (19) | 95 (39.5) | 0.114 |
If my doctor knew about the HPV vaccine, he/she would approve of me getting vaccinated against HPV | 62 (26) | 47 (19.5) | 109 (45.5) | *0.025 |
If they knew about the HPV vaccine, most people who are important to me would get themselves vaccinated against HPV if they were at risk | 70 (29) | 54 (22.5) | 124 (51.5) | 0.062 |
If other people knew I received Gardasil, I would be embarrassed | 12 (5) | 37 (15.5) | 49 (20.5) | *0.000 |