Research Article

Knowledge and Attitude of Iranian University Students toward Genital Warts

Table 2

Comparison of students’ attitude toward human papillomavirus (HPV)-infected patients stratified by their demographic characteristics.

VariablesPoor n (%)Moderate n (%)Favorable n (%) value

Age (years)<25074 (26.8)202 (73.2)<0.01
≥25016 (14.7)93 (85.3)

SexMale031 (22.1)109 (77.9)0.70
Female059 (24.1)186 (75.9)

Field of studyMedicine041 (18.1)186 (81.9)<0.001
Nursing028 (32.6)58 (67.4)
Midwifery019 (67.9)9 (32.1)
Laboratory sciences02 (10.0)18 (90.0)
Surgical technology0024 (100)

Academic degreeBachelor of science049 (31.0)109 (69.0)0.003
Medical doctor040 (19.5)165 (80.5)
Doctor of philosophy01 (4.5)21 (95.5)