TY - JOUR
T1 - A meningococcal vaccination campaign on a university campus
T2 - Vaccination rates and factors in nonparticipation
AU - Roberts, Christine L.
AU - Roome, Aaron
AU - Algert, Charles S.
AU - Walsh, Stephen J.
AU - Kurland, Michael
AU - Lawless, Kimberly
AU - Cartter, Matthew L.
PY - 1996/8
Y1 - 1996/8
N2 - Objectives. This study was undertaken to determine an accurate vaccination rate and identify factors influencing nonvaccination in a meningococcal vaccination campaign on a Connecticut university campus in May 1993. Methods. Vaccination and student data were merged to determine factors associated with nonvaccination. A case-control study examined reasons for nonvaccination. Results. The estimated vaccination rate for students returning to the campus was 93%. Lower rates occurred among older students, students living off campus, graduate and nondegree students, and married students. Perceived poor access to the vaccination center was the strongest predictor of nonvaccination. Conclusions. Higher vaccination rates may be achieved by specifically targeting students who live off campus and by providing multiple vaccination sites with extended hours.
AB - Objectives. This study was undertaken to determine an accurate vaccination rate and identify factors influencing nonvaccination in a meningococcal vaccination campaign on a Connecticut university campus in May 1993. Methods. Vaccination and student data were merged to determine factors associated with nonvaccination. A case-control study examined reasons for nonvaccination. Results. The estimated vaccination rate for students returning to the campus was 93%. Lower rates occurred among older students, students living off campus, graduate and nondegree students, and married students. Perceived poor access to the vaccination center was the strongest predictor of nonvaccination. Conclusions. Higher vaccination rates may be achieved by specifically targeting students who live off campus and by providing multiple vaccination sites with extended hours.
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U2 - 10.2105/ajph.86.8_pt_1.1155
DO - 10.2105/ajph.86.8_pt_1.1155
M3 - Article
C2 - 8712279
AN - SCOPUS:0029760609
SN - 0090-0036
VL - 86
SP - 1155
EP - 1158
JO - American Journal of Public Health
JF - American Journal of Public Health
IS - 8 I
ER -