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

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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)

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

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  • Soto Mas Francisco & Jacobson Holly E. & Olivárez Arturo & Hsu Chiehwen Ed. & Juo Hsin-Hsuan, 2012. "Communicating H1N1 Risk to College Students: A Regional Cross-Sectional Survey Study," Journal of Homeland Security and Emergency Management, De Gruyter, vol. 9(1), pages 1-15, August.
    • Handle: RePEc:bpj:johsem:v:9:y:2012:i:1:p:15:n:20
    DOI: 10.1515/1547-7355.1961
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    H1N1 pandemic; college students; knowledge; behavior; intention;
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