Table 5

Acceptance of human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine among female adolescents in Debre Tabor Town, 2021

VariablesFrequencyPer cent
Do you have an interest to take the HPV vaccine?
 Yes45054.6
 No17621.3
 I am not sure19824.0
Would you recommend the HPV vaccine to your friends?
 Yes54866.5
 No11614.1
 I am not sure16019.4
Do you think that the HPV vaccine is important for female adolescents?
 Yes52663.8
 No14617.7
 I am not sure15218.4
Would you think that the route of vaccination is appropriate?
 Yes416
 No15218.4
 I am not sure25631.1
Would you be interested to take the HPV vaccine if the cost is free?
 Yes56083.7
 No425.1
 I am not sure9211.2
Would you think that your parents are interested to take the HPV vaccine?
 Yes44253.6
 No20825.2
 I am not sure17421.1
Would you think that the vaccine should be given at school?
 Yes54065.5
 No14217.2
 I am not sure14217.2
Would you think the HPV vaccine is highly effective and safe?
 Yes45054.6
 No17020.6
 I am not sure20424.8
Acceptability
 Good acceptance51061.9
 Poor acceptance31438.1