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http://dx.doi.org/10.7475/kjan.2015.27.2.127

Factors associated with Hepatitis A Preventative Behaviors among University Students  

Choi, Jeong-Sil (College of Nursing, Gachon University)
Ko, Ji Woon (Department of Nursing Science, Sun Moon University)
Park, Seungmi (Department of Nursing.Research Institute for Basic Sciences, Hoseo University)
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Korean Journal of Adult Nursing / v.27, no.2, 2015 , pp. 127-134 More about this Journal
Abstract
Purpose: The purpose of this study is to identify health beliefs and knowledge related to hepatitis A vaccination (HAV). Preventative behaviors related to HAV were also examined. Methods: The convenience sample of 332 students were drawn from a university in Chung-nam province. The results were analyzed using descriptive statistics, t-test, ANOVA, Scheff$\acute{e}$ test, Pearson's correlation coefficient, and stepwise multiple regression with SPSS for Windows 21.0 software. Results: Vaccination rates for hepatitis A were 23.4%. The mean scores of health beliefs, knowledge and preventative behaviors related to hepatitis A were $2.38{\pm}0.25$, $0.34{\pm}0.30$, and $3.15{\pm}0.40$ respectively. The factors found to be related to hepatitis A preventative behaviors were HAV, having the HAV antibody and health beliefs. Conclusion: An experience of HAV, having HAV antibody, and positive health beliefs related to hepatitis A may be necessary to increase voluntary hepatitis A preventive behaviors among university students. It is essential to develop the strategy of educating university students about HAV and having HAV antibody as well as reinforcing health beliefs about hepatitis A which prevent the hepatitis A occurrence.
Keywords
Hepatitis A; Vaccination; Health beliefs; Knowledge; Preventive behaviors;
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