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ERIC Number: EJ1472880
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2025
Pages: 6
Abstractor: As Provided
ISBN: N/A
ISSN: ISSN-0744-8481
EISSN: EISSN-1940-3208
Available Date: 0000-00-00
Longitudinal Trends in Perceptions of COVID-19, Vaccination, and Barriers to COVID-19 Vaccination among College Students
Matthew Lovesky1; Laura Merrell1; Suzanne Grossman2; Dayna Henry1
Journal of American College Health, v73 n4 p1681-1686 2025
Objective: To assess changes in perceptions of COVID-19 worry and perceived severity, changes in COVID-19 vaccination status, and barriers to COVID-19 vaccination among college students. Participants: 2,252 participants were recruited from a personal wellness course across four academic semesters at a large public university. Methods: Participants completed an anonymous online survey. Changes between groups were analyzed to capture changing perceptions and behaviors related to COVID-19. Results: COVID-19 related worry, perceived severity, and vaccination against COVID-19 significantly decreased over time. However, flu vaccination status did not decrease. The top three cited reasons for vaccination hesitation were concerns about side effects, being healthy and young, and at low risk for getting infected. Conclusion: Given the likely endemic nature of COVID-19, it is important for universities to continue to provide health education regarding transmission prevention, promote COVID-19 vaccination, and reduce myths regarding side-effects and risk perception.
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: Higher Education; Postsecondary Education
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Language: English
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Author Affiliations: 1Department of Health Sciences, James Madison University, Harrisonburg, Virginia, USA; 2Institute for Innovation in Health and Human Services (Affiliate), James Madison University, Harrisonburg, Virginia, USA