Table 4 Multivariable analysis of independent factors associated with HPV vaccine uptake among adolescents
Variables | N = 407 (%) | UPR (95% CI) | Adj.PR(95%CI) | P-value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Age group | ||||
 9–10 | 116(28.5) | 1.0 | 1.0 |  |
 11–12 | 198(48.6) | 2.1(1.0–4.4) | 1.3(0.57–3.01) | 0.527 |
 13–15 | 93(22.9) | 1.9(0.84–4.4) | 1.2(0.48–3.27) | 0.64 |
Obtaining vaccine from outreach clinic | ||||
 Yes | 168(41.3) | 7.4(3.6–15.15) | 2.6(1.16–5.86) | 0.020* |
 No | 239(58.7) | 1.0 | 1.0 |  |
Explanation on side effects of HPV vaccine | ||||
 Yes | 113(27.8) | 10.6(5.5–20.57) | 2.7(1.13–6.4) | 0.024* |
 No | 294(72.2) | 1.0 | 1.0 |  |
Many options to receive vaccine | ||||
 Yes | 151(38.1) | 7.1(3.5–14.18) | 3.6(1.58–8.13) | 0.002* |
 No | 245(61.9) | 1.0 | 1.0 |  |
Received other vaccines | ||||
 Yes | 146(35.9) | 1.8(1.05–3.01) | 0.6(0.317–1.2) | 0.206 |
 No | 261(64.1) | 1.0 | 1.0 |  |
Got vaccine with other services | ||||
 Yes | 53(13.0) | 5.8(3.4–9.7) | 2.3(1.11–4.59) | 0.024* |
 No | 353(86.7) | 1.0 | 1.0 |  |
Received adequate information about HPV vaccine | ||||
 Yes | 88 | 6.0(3.5–10.4) | 1.6(0.85–3.33) | 0.137 |
 No | 319 | 1.0 | 1.0 |  |
Heard of someone with side effects of vaccine | ||||
 Yes | 14 | 2.8(1.0–6.8) | 1.2(0.38–3.9) | 0.723 |
 No | 393 | 1.0 | 1.0 |  |