Figure 1

Initiation of HPV Vaccine (n = 1038), reasons for and against intention to be vaccinated. Only small proportion of respondents (6.7%) had received HPV vaccination, with nearly half of the respondents (48%) wanting to know more before deciding. Among the ones who refused to consider vaccination, the cost, potential side effects, age, perceived needs and fear of injection appeared to be their main concerns. On the other hand, the perceived risk of getting cervical cancer, recommendations from credible sources including doctors and parents, and the efficacy of the vaccine were the more important considerations among the ones intending to be vaccinated.