Table 1 Comparison of knowledge scores between group A and group B and within group A
No. | Statement | Pre-test group A vs. post-test group B | Post-test group A vs. post-test group B | Group A: ‘almost correct’ at pre-test to ‘absolutely correct’ at post-test |
|---|---|---|---|---|
p-value | n (%) | |||
1 | HPV vaccinations completely protect against cervical cancer (false). | 0.0031a | 0.169 | 9 (7.6) |
2 | Even if you only have safe sex you can be infected with HPV (true). | 0.0011a | 0.079 | 32 (26.9) |
3 | All 12-year-old girls will be sent an invitation for HPV vaccinations without having to ask for it (true). | 0.851 | 0.0072 | 18 (15.1) |
4 | Legally, parents need to give permission for HPV vaccinations in 12-year-olds (false). | <0.0011a | 0.054 | 8 (6.7) |
5 | In spite of HPV vaccinations, Pap-smears from age ≥ 30 years are still recommended (true). | <0.0011a | <0.0012 | 62 (52.1) |
6 | You can only have a Pap smear if you have first had HPV vaccinations (false). | 0.148 | 0.0032 | 16 (13.4) |
7 | HPV vaccinations can make you lose your hair (false). | <0.0011a | 0.0132 | 40 (33.6) |
8 | If you have been sexually active HPV vaccinations are still advised (true). | 0.265 | 0.0022 | 37 (31.1) |
9 | HPV vaccinations reduce the risk of getting cervical cancer (true). | 0.0061b | <0.0012 | 18 (15.1) |
10 | We know for a fact that HPV vaccinations protect against cervical cancer for a lifetime (false). | 0.175 | 0.319 | 18 (15.1) |
11 | HPV vaccinations reduce the risk of dying of cervical cancer (true). | 0.456 | <0.0012 | 26 (21.8) |
12 | HPV vaccinations require several hundred dollars out-of-pocket expenses (false). | 0.131 | 0.999 | 21 (17.6) |