Factors Influencing University Nursing Students' Measles Vaccination Rate During a Community Measles Outbreak.
10.1016/j.anr.2015.11.002
- Author:
Ji Soo KIM
1
;
Jeong Sil CHOI
Author Information
1. College of Nursing, Gachon University, Incheon, South Korea. jschoi408@empas.com
- Publication Type:Original Article
- Keywords:
knowledge;
measles;
nursing;
vaccination
- MeSH:
Adult;
Disease Outbreaks/*prevention & control;
Female;
*Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice;
Humans;
Immunization Programs/*statistics & numerical data;
Male;
Measles/*prevention & control;
Republic of Korea;
Students, Nursing/*psychology;
Surveys and Questionnaires;
Universities;
Vaccination/*psychology;
Young Adult
- From:Asian Nursing Research
2016;10(1):56-61
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:English
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Abstract:
PURPOSE: The purpose of this study was to survey the current state of measles vaccination in university nursing students during a measles outbreak and to identify factors influencing nursing students' vaccination rate. METHODS: In 2014, this study used a self-administered questionnaire to survey 380 university nursing students. Factors influencing measles vaccination were identified through logistic regression analysis using variables between the vaccinated and nonvaccinated groups. RESULTS: Measles vaccination rate was 52.1%. The vaccination rate was significantly higher in juniors, seniors, and those who had heard about measles. In relation to health beliefs, the measles vaccination rate was higher when perceived benefits were high and perceived barriers were low. CONCLUSIONS: A systematic measles vaccination program targeting nursing students upon their entry to university is needed. In order to increase the measles vaccination rate, application of effective promotion campaigns and education programs is necessary.
