Factors Influencing University Nursing Students Measles Vaccination Rate During a Community Measles Outbreak.

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Asian Nurs Res (Korean Soc Nurs Sci). 2016 Mar;10(1)56-61. doi 10.1016/j.anr.2015.11.002. Epub 2016 Jan 14.

Factors Influencing University Nursing Students Measles Vaccination Rate During a Community Measles Outbreak.

Kim JS1 Choi JS2.

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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 non vaccinated 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.

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