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Using a Reasoned Action Approach to Examine US College Women's Intention to Get the HPV Vaccine
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Jozkowski, Kristen N.; Geshnizjani, Alireza – Health Education Journal, 2016
Objective: Although at high risk of contracting the human papillomavirus (HPV), less than one-half of US college women have been vaccinated. The purpose of this study was to identify underlying factors influencing college women's intention to get the HPV vaccine via developing an instrument using the Reasoned Action Approach (RAA). Setting: Data…
Descriptors: Females, College Students, Immunization Programs, State Universities
The Role of Human Papillomavirus (HPV)-Related Stigma on HPV Vaccine Decision-Making among College Males
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Jones, Georden; Perez, Samara; Huta, Veronika; Rosberger, Zeev; Lebel, Sophie – Journal of American College Health, 2016
Objective: The goals of the present study are (1) to identify sociodemographic and psychosocial predictors of human papillomavirus (HPV)-related stigma and (2) to examine the relationship between HPV-related stigma in predicting HPV vaccine decision-making among college males. Participants: Six hundred and eighty college males aged 18--26 from 3…
Descriptors: Sexually Transmitted Diseases, Social Bias, Immunization Programs, Decision Making
Feasibility of a Catch-Up HPV Vaccination Program among College Students Attending a Large Rural University in the South
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Richman, Alice R.; Haithcox-Dennis, Melissa J.; Allsbrook, Ashley R. – American Journal of Sexuality Education, 2012
Our study explored the eligibility and willingness of students to participate in a university-wide catch-up Human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination program. A total of 1804 electronic surveys (82% response) assessing demographics, HPV knowledge, eligibility, and willingness were gathered. HPV knowledge was moderate, with just over a quarter (26%)…
Descriptors: Student Attitudes, College Students, Surveys, Knowledge Level
US Female College Students' Breast Health Knowledge, Attitudes, and Determinants of Screening Practices: New Implications for Health Education
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Early, Jody; Armstrong, Shelley Nicole; Burke, Sloane; Thompson, Doris Lee – Journal of American College Health, 2011
Objective: This study examined female college students' knowledge, attitudes, and breast cancer screening and determined significant predictors of breast self-examination, clinical breast examination, and mammography among this population. Participants: A convenience sample of 1,074 college women from 3 universities participated in the research.…
Descriptors: College Students, Health Education, Females, Negative Attitudes
The Impact of an Appearance-Based Educational Intervention on Adolescent Intention to Use Sunscreen
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Olson, Ardis L.; Gaffney, Cecelia A.; Starr, Pamela; Dietrich, Allen J. – Health Education Research, 2008
During adolescence, there is a steady decline in the use of sun protection and increased use of indoor tanning lights. Previous health education efforts have changed knowledge but not these behaviors. Middle school students (n = 113) received a single educational class that included personal viewing of skin changes visible under ultraviolet (UV)…
Descriptors: Intervention, Health Education, Health Promotion, Intention
Oral Cancer Risk Behaviors among Indiana College Students: A Formative Research Study
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Raychowdhury, Swati; Lohrmann, David K. – Journal of American College Health, 2008
Objectives: In fall 2004, the authors used a survey to assess the knowledge, attitudes, motivations, and behaviors of college students relative to oral cancer prevention to inform development of targeted prevention programming. Participants: A convenience sample of 1,003 undergraduate students at one public university in Indiana participated.…
Descriptors: Undergraduate Students, Smoking, Marijuana, Prevention