Communicating H1N1 Risk to College Students: A Regional Cross-Sectional Survey Study

Soto Mas Francisco, Jacobson Holly E., Olivárez Arturo, Hsu Chiehwen Ed. and Juo Hsin-Hsuan
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Soto Mas Francisco: University of New Mexico
Jacobson Holly E.: University of New Mexico
Olivárez Arturo: University of Texas at El Paso
Hsu Chiehwen Ed.: University of Texas School of Biomedical Informatics, UTHealth
Juo Hsin-Hsuan: University of Texas School of Biomedical Informatics, UTHealth

Journal of Homeland Security and Emergency Management, 2012, vol. 9, issue 1, 15

Abstract: The purpose of this study was to assess university students’ self-reported knowledge, behavior, and behavioral intention regarding H1N1 influenza. Participants included students at a major university in the southwestern US. Data were collected in early spring 2010 through a 24-item self-administered survey. Outcome variables included knowledge, behavior and intention. A total of 483 students participated. Most reported trying to prevent H1N1 influenza though specific behaviors. Many lacked knowledge about symptoms and treatment; a few (10%) had been vaccinated; and half had no intention of getting vaccinated or practicing self-isolation. Gender and age were significantly associated with the three outcome variables. Intention was the most significant contributor to behavior [t (1) = 3.34, p

Keywords: H1N1 pandemic; college students; knowledge; behavior; intention (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2012
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