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01-02-2021 | Human Papillomavirus | Original Paper

Young Adult Human Papillomavirus and Influenza Vaccine Coverage: A Comparison Across College Enrollment Status

Authors: Kara Mathewson, Maria Sundaram, Robert A. Bednarczyk

Published in: Journal of Community Health | Issue 1/2021

Abstract

To determine human papillomavirus and influenza vaccine coverage among young adults in the US and assess differences in vaccine uptake by college enrollment status, we conducted an online survey of young adults aged 18–26 (n = 417) using Survey Monkey, with recruitment occurring through Amazon’s Mechanical Turk (MTurk) platform. We collected data on self-reported preventive health behaviors, including vaccine receipt, current college enrollment status, and other demographics. Overall, 49% of participants reported receiving at least one dose of human papillomavirus vaccine and 57% reported receiving at least one influenza vaccine over the past three years. Vaccine coverage estimates did not differ between college-enrolled and non-enrolled respondents. Low vaccine coverage rates demonstrate the need to improve vaccine strategies for young adults. The strongest predictor of vaccine receipt was having received a provider recommendation. There does not appear to be healthcare utilization differences related to ability to access care through student health or community-based settings. Additional research is needed to develop interventions to improve vaccination coverage among young adults, both currently enrolled and not enrolled in college.

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Title: Young Adult Human Papillomavirus and Influenza Vaccine Coverage: A Comparison Across College Enrollment Status
Authors: Kara Mathewson
Maria Sundaram
Robert A. Bednarczyk
Publication date: 01-02-2021
Publisher: Springer US
Keywords: Human Papillomavirus
Influenza Vaccination
Vaccination
Published in: Journal of Community Health / Issue 1/2021
Print ISSN: 0094-5145
Electronic ISSN: 1573-3610
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s10900-020-00833-9

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