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Oliver, Sara E.; Patton, Monica E.; Hoban, Mary; Leino, Victor; Mbaeyi, Sarah A.; Hariri, Susan; MacNeil, Jessica R. – Journal of American College Health, 2021
Objective: Quadrivalent meningococcal conjugate vaccines (MenACWY) have been recommended routinely for adolescents since 2005; in 2015, serogroup B meningococcal (MenB) vaccines were recommended for persons aged 16-23 years based on individual clinical decision making. We surveyed college health providers or administrators to understand current…
Descriptors: Communicable Diseases, Immunization Programs, School Policy, College Students
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Marlow, Mariel; Even, Susan; Hoban, Mary Theresa; Moore, Kelly; Patel, Manisha; Marin, Mona – Journal of American College Health, 2021
Objective: During January 2016-June 2017, 75 mumps outbreaks occurred in US universities, despite high vaccine coverage among students. We evaluated universities' experiences with mumps outbreaks to inform policy deliberations on use of a third dose of MMR vaccine and CDC guidance. Participants: American College Health Association members in…
Descriptors: College Students, Communicable Diseases, Immunization Programs, Disease Control
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Katherine A. Hicks; Parinaz Ghaswalla; Justin Carrico; Seri Anderson; Patricia Novy; Cosmina Hogea; Mary S. Hayney – Journal of American College Health, 2024
Objective: We developed an Excel-based cost calculator to assess the economic burden of university-based "Neisseria meningitidis" serogroup B (MenB) outbreaks. Participants: Hypothetical university with 6,354 students. Methods: Total societal costs of outbreak were estimated for three MenB pre-matriculation immunization…
Descriptors: Communicable Diseases, Immunization Programs, Economic Impact, School Policy
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MacIntyre, C. Raina; Costantino, Valentina; Bian, Linkan; Bethel, Cindy – Journal of American College Health, 2022
Background: Universities are at risk for COVID-19 and Fall semester begins in August 2020 for most campuses in the United States. The Southern States, including Mississippi, are experiencing a high incidence of COVID-19. Aims: The objective of this study is to model the impact of face masks and hybrid learning on the COVID-19 epidemic on…
Descriptors: Campuses, COVID-19, Pandemics, Disease Control
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Leung, Jessica; Marin, Mona; Leino, Victor; Even, Susan; Bialek, Stephanie R. – Journal of American College Health, 2016
Objective: To obtain information on varicella prematriculation requirements in US colleges for undergraduate students during the 2014-2015 academic year. Participants: Health care professionals and member schools of the American College Health Association (ACHA). Methods: An electronic survey was sent to ACHA members regarding school…
Descriptors: Undergraduate Students, Immunization Programs, Health Promotion, Online Surveys
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Warren-Jeanpiere, Lari; Jones, Sandra; Sutton, Madeline Y. – Journal of American College Health, 2011
Objective: Due to the disproportionate impact of human immunodeficiency virus/acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (HIV/AIDS) among African American young adults, the authors explored (1) number of historically black college and university (HBCU) campuses with existing HIV prevention policies and services and (2) perceived barriers for implementing…
Descriptors: Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (AIDS), Campuses, Disease Control, Student Attitudes
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Katz, Rebecca; May, Larissa; Sanza, Megan; Johnston, Lindsay; Petinaux, Bruno – Journal of American College Health, 2012
Background: When H1N1 emerged in 2009, institutions of higher education were immediately faced with questions about how best to protect their community from the virus, yet limited information existed to help predict student preventive behaviors. Methods: The authors surveyed students at a large urban university in November 2009 to better…
Descriptors: Urban Universities, Health Promotion, College Students, Health Behavior