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Knowledge, Attitudes, and Behaviors with Mask Use and Vaccines for COVID-19 Prevention at 13 Colleges and Universities, April 2021
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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
College Health Administrator's Perceptions of the Impacts of COVID-19 on College Immunization Programs
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Elizabeth M. Anderson; Safa Browne; Charlotte A. Moser; Kristen Feemster – Journal of American College Health, 2025
College immunization policies vary. To evaluate the landscape of college immunization programs, we distributed a 45-item survey to college health administrators between July and September 2021. Items measured perceptions of institutionally recommended and required vaccines, enforcement strategies, barriers to vaccine uptake, and the impact of the…
Descriptors: Administrator Attitudes, Immunization Programs, School Policy, Barriers
A Survey of University Students on Attitudes, Behaviors, and Intentions toward Influenza Vaccination
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Waghmare, Prajakta H.; Siracuse, Mark V.; Ohri, Linda K.; Bramble, James D. – Journal of American College Health, 2023
Objective: To determine attitudes, behaviors, and intentions of university students regarding influenza vaccination. Participants: Undergraduate, graduate, and professional students enrolled at a private, midwestern university. Methods: A 24-item electronic survey was designed and distributed after literature review and inputs from experts on…
Descriptors: Student Attitudes, Student Behavior, Intention, Immunization Programs
The Relationship between the Attitude towards Socioscientific Issues and Views on COVID-19 and Vaccine
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Salman, Muhammed; Yilmaz, Adem – International Journal of Psychology and Educational Studies, 2021
With the pandemic, conspiracy theories about the COVID-19 began to spread rapidly in the virtual environment. It is not difficult for these conspiracy theories to replace scientific knowledge, particularly those with low scientific literacy. This study aimed to examine whether there is a relationship between university students' attitudes towards…
Descriptors: College Students, Student Attitudes, Misconceptions, Beliefs
College Students' Experiences Early in the COVID-19 Pandemic: Applications for Ongoing Support
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Wallace, Kate F.; Putnam, Natalia I.; Chow, Eva; Fernandes, Meghan; Clary, Kelsey M.; Goff, Sarah L. – Journal of American College Health, 2023
Objective: To explore U.S. college students' experiences during the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic. Participants: Students at a Northeastern public university. Methods: Participants were interviewed via videoconference between April 1 and May 31, 2020. Interviews were audio-recorded and professionally transcribed; analyzed using deductive and…
Descriptors: Student Experience, COVID-19, Pandemics, Mental Health
Understanding Vaccine Knowledge, Attitudes, and Decision-Making through College Student Interviews
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Sandler, Kayla; Srivastava, Tuhina; Fawole, Oluwatunmise A.; Fasano, Caitlin; Feemster, Kristen A. – Journal of American College Health, 2020
Objective: We aimed to explore knowledge, attitudes, and beliefs about vaccines required for college-entry and vaccine-related behaviors among college students. Participants: Thirty-three full-time undergraduate students, [greater than or equal to] 18 years old, enrolled at public (2) and private (3) colleges and universities in metropolitan…
Descriptors: Immunization Programs, School Health Services, Student Attitudes, Knowledge Level
Human Papillomavirus Vaccination among Diverse College Students in the State of Georgia: Who Receives Recommendation, Who Initiates and What Are the Reasons?
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Vu, Milkie; Bednarczyk, Robert A.; Escoffery, Cam; Getachew, Betelihem; Berg, Carla J. – Health Education Research, 2019
Young adulthood is a critical time for catch-up HPV vaccination. We assessed predictors of vaccine recommendation and initiation among college students. We analysed cross-sectional surveys from 2397 students using multivariable logistic regressions. Guided by the Socio-ecological and Health Belief Models, measures included socio-demographic…
Descriptors: Sexually Transmitted Diseases, Health Promotion, Immunization Programs, Student Attitudes