Mandating COVID-19 Vaccination on Campus: A Qualitative Analysis of a Cross-Sectional Study of California College Students.

IF 1.6 Q3 PUBLIC, ENVIRONMENTAL & OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH

Health Promotion Practice Pub Date : 2024-09-01 Epub Date: 2023-08-24 DOI:10.1177/15248399231192997

Anji Buckner-Capone, Marcelle Dougan

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Abstract

The purpose of this study was to examine college student perceptions related to institutional vaccine mandates. We utilized qualitative data (n = 2,212) from five open-ended questions in a cross-sectional study of students enrolled or intending to enroll in an institute of higher education in California in fall 2021. Data were collected between June and August 2021. Thematic analysis was employed to analyze student beliefs, and four themes were developed from the data: (1) Polarizing views and language, (2) deciding who to trust, (3) conveying rights and risk, and (4) staying focused on education. The themes represented vaccinated and nonvaccinated student perspectives, capturing views about trust, rights, and risk. Many responses were polarizing and included language that was emotional and political. Despite the range of responses, most students expressed appreciation and approval of the vaccination mandate on college campuses. Findings illustrate the important contributions of qualitative research and suggest opportunities for public health practitioners to lead and engage in critical dialogue about science and public health practices as we aim to promote public perceptions of vaccination programs and health promotion practice.

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校园强制接种 COVID-19 疫苗：对加州大学生横断面研究的定性分析。

本研究旨在探讨大学生对院校疫苗接种规定的看法。我们在一项横断面研究中利用了来自五个开放式问题的定性数据（n = 2,212），研究对象是 2021 年秋季在加利福尼亚州一所高等教育机构注册或有意注册的学生。数据收集时间为 2021 年 6 月至 8 月。我们采用了主题分析法来分析学生的信仰，并从数据中提出了四个主题：（1）两极分化的观点和语言；（2）决定相信谁；（3）传达权利和风险；以及（4）专注于教育。这些主题代表了接种疫苗和未接种疫苗学生的观点，反映了他们对信任、权利和风险的看法。许多回答是两极分化的，包括情绪化和政治化的语言。尽管回答各不相同，但大多数学生对大学校园的疫苗接种规定表示赞赏和赞同。研究结果表明了定性研究的重要贡献，并为公共卫生从业人员提供了引导和参与有关科学和公共卫生实践的批判性对话的机会，因为我们的目标是提高公众对疫苗接种计划和健康促进实践的认识。

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Health Promotion Practice PUBLIC, ENVIRONMENTAL & OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH-

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3.80

自引率

5.30%

发文量

126

期刊介绍： Health Promotion Practice (HPP) publishes authoritative articles devoted to the practical application of health promotion and education. It publishes information of strategic importance to a broad base of professionals engaged in the practice of developing, implementing, and evaluating health promotion and disease prevention programs. The journal"s editorial board is committed to focusing on the applications of health promotion and public health education interventions, programs and best practice strategies in various settings, including but not limited to, community, health care, worksite, educational, and international settings. Additionally, the journal focuses on the development and application of public policy conducive to the promotion of health and prevention of disease.