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A Owen-Smith; J Porter; C M Thomas; S Clarke; M M Ogrodnick; L J Hand; E Dawson-Hahn; M h O'Connor; I Feinberg; S Adde; R Desta; Z Yubo; A Chin; M Safi – Health Education Research, 2024
The objectives of the study were to (i) document refugee, immigrant and migrant (RIM) communities' knowledge, attitudes and beliefs (KABs) related to the Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) vaccine and (ii) identify best practices for developing and disseminating culturally and linguistically responsive health messaging addressing those KABs. Thirteen…
Descriptors: COVID-19, Immigrants, Refugees, Immunization Programs
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Maarya Akmal; Rania Sophia Lateef; Michael J. Wolyniak; Walter Orenstein – American Journal of Health Education, 2024
Background: Despite the overwhelming benefits of vaccinations, suboptimal public confidence in vaccines keeps immunization rates in the U.S far from ideal levels. Purpose: To assess the efficacy of a high school video set curriculum, on vaccine history, science, and safety, in improving vaccine knowledge. Methods: Sample included high school…
Descriptors: High School Students, Immunization Programs, Health Education, Knowledge Level
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Magdalena Mattebo; Maria Gottvall; Maria Grandahl – Journal of School Nursing, 2024
The present qualitative study is a part of the process evaluation of a complex intervention, the randomized controlled trial, "Prevention of human papillomavirus (HPV) in a school-based setting." We aimed to explore participating school nurses' perceptions and experiences of delivering the educational HPV intervention to adolescents aged…
Descriptors: School Nurses, Intervention, Prevention, Sexually Transmitted Diseases
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Margaret A. Riggs; Sabrina A. Madni; January Cornelius; Amy Zhang; Michaila Czarnik; Keith Zullig; Robert J. Bensley; Linda Gibson-Young; Marilyn Gardner; Caryl E. Waggett; Vonia Grabeel; Samuel J. Pettyjohn; Christine Fisher; Resa M. Jones; Dayna M. Maniccia; Jack Doyle; Margarita Treuth; John Neatherlin; Ebony Thomas; Lisa Barrios – Journal of American College Health, 2024
Objectives: To understand college and university student knowledge, attitudes, and behaviors (KAB) regarding COVID-19 prevention strategies. Methods: Thirteen colleges and universities volunteered to conduct an anonymous electronic survey in April 2021 to assess students' KAB about mask use and vaccination to prevent COVID-19. Results:…
Descriptors: College Students, Knowledge Level, Student Attitudes, Health Behavior
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Edward B. Lewin; Dawn M. Bellanti; Courtney C. Boyd; Walter A. Orenstein; Joseph A. Bellanti – Journal of School Nursing, 2024
Background: While vaccines have reduced the incidence of vaccine-preventable diseases, vaccine hesitancy threatens the re-emergence of childhood infectious diseases. Purpose: This randomized controlled study evaluated an online vaccine education program to advance vaccine acceptance among middle-school students. Methodology: Study participants…
Descriptors: Middle School Students, Immunization Programs, Online Courses, Student Attitudes
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Kimberly McNally; Amira Roess; Ali Weinstein; Lisa Lindley; Robin Wallin – Journal of School Nursing, 2024
Understanding the school nurse's experience in human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine promotion can reduce vaccine disparities. HPV vaccination is critical to cancer prevention. Despite the importance of the school nurse in vaccine promotion, there is a lack of understanding. This article aims to examine the knowledge, attitude, experience, and role…
Descriptors: School Nurses, Role, Immunization Programs, Cancer
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Dalnim Cho; Carol Wang; Jace Pierce; Lenna Dawkins-Moultin; Qian Lu – Journal of American College Health, 2024
Objective: We investigated the preliminary efficacy of a tailored human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination on-line intervention designed to increase HPV vaccination intention. Participants: Female college students (N = 101; 18-26 years), who have not received the HPV vaccine. Methods: Participants were randomized to either a control group to read…
Descriptors: Undergraduate Students, Immunization Programs, Intention, Communicable Diseases
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Saya Shahoy; Michelle Du; Ola Mostafa; Aliyah Parker; Dylan Martirano; Melinda T. Owens – Journal of Microbiology & Biology Education, 2024
The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic has underscored the importance of mRNA vaccines. The mechanism for how such vaccines work is related to the core biology topic of the central dogma, which students often misunderstand despite its importance. Therefore, we wanted to know whether students can apply their biology knowledge of central…
Descriptors: Science Instruction, Undergraduate Students, Biology, Knowledge Level
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Tae Kyoung Lee; Hye Kyung Kim – Health Education & Behavior, 2024
The gap in knowledge and information-seeking between high and low socioeconomic status (SES) has been well documented. This study extends this knowledge gap hypothesis to narrative persuasion in the context of parents' knowledge and information-seeking intention concerning adolescents' COVID-19 vaccination. It specifically tests if the gap is…
Descriptors: Knowledge Level, COVID-19, Pandemics, Immunization Programs
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Janet R. Heller; Nigel M. Thomas; Elyse S. Gruttadauria; Stacia M. Reader; Ariel L. Sarmiento – Journal of American College Health, 2024
Objective: To promote influenza vaccine acceptance among community college students during the Fall 2020 semester to reduce the incidence of a "twin-demic" occurring of influenza and COVID-19. Participants: A convenience sample of 185 students enrolled in an entry level health course. Methods: Non-experimental cross-sectional design that…
Descriptors: Communicable Diseases, Microbiology, Immunization Programs, Disease Control
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Kelsey R. Habighorst; Lisa M. Cillessen; Heather M. Taylor; Jerilyn J. Reed; Paul O. Gubbins – Journal of American College Health, 2024
Objective: To evaluate college students' awareness of an educational initiative to increase campus influenza vaccination rates and strategies to improve it. Participants: Students attending a large public comprehensive university. Methods: An investigator-developed, online survey evaluated awareness of the initiative, the students' perception of…
Descriptors: College Students, Immunization Programs, Communicable Diseases, Knowledge Level
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Adalah Yahia; Evan Cole; Ann Rayford; Joseph Fava – Journal of American College Health, 2024
Objective: The purpose of this project was to pilot and determine the outcomes of a multi-faceted, interdisciplinary human papillomavirus awareness and vaccination campaign within a university community. Participants: Students, faculty, and staff of a large urban Midwest-based public university. Methods: This consisted of five key interventions:…
Descriptors: Health Behavior, Immunization Programs, Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (AIDS), Sexually Transmitted Diseases
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Heba A. T. Aref; Salisa Westrick; Chiahung Chou; Debra Worthington; Kimberly Garza – Journal of American College Health, 2024
Objective: The purpose of this study was to compare the effect of text and video formats of an online theory-based Meningitis B (MenB) health message intervention on college students. Participants: College freshmen and transfer students admitted at a Southern U.S. University. Methods: In a 2-arm randomized study, knowledge, perceptions, and…
Descriptors: College Freshmen, College Transfer Students, Immunization Programs, Communicable Diseases
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Aditi Tomar; Idethia Shevon Harvey; Xiao Meng – American Journal of Health Education, 2024
Background: HPV is associated with several cancers, yet HPV vaccine uptake rates remain suboptimal. Enhancing HPV vaccine promotion requires looking beyond individual characteristics and conducting a thorough evaluation of how health-related and health system factors may influence HPV vaccine uptake. Purpose: Our study explores the relationship of…
Descriptors: Immunization Programs, Sexually Transmitted Diseases, Health Education, Patient Education
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Hao Gao; Qingting Zhao; Lina Li; Xintong Bai; Difan Guo – Journal of American College Health, 2024
Objective: To explore whether/how the willingness of Chinese college students to receive the influenza vaccines in the sample is affected by different information channels. Participants: Two hundred and four volunteers were recruited to participate in an anonymous online survey. All participants were college students, mainly undergraduates…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, College Students, Immunization Programs, Student Attitudes
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