| Title: |
Longitudinal Trends in Perceptions of COVID-19, Vaccination, and Barriers to COVID-19 Vaccination among College Students |
| Language: |
English |
| Authors: |
Matthew Lovesky; Laura Merrell (ORCID 0000-0003-0226-6454); Suzanne Grossman; Dayna Henry |
| Source: |
Journal of American College Health. 2025 73(4):1681-1686. |
| Availability: |
Taylor & Francis. Available from: Taylor & Francis, Ltd. 530 Walnut Street Suite 850, Philadelphia, PA 19106. Tel: 800-354-1420; Tel: 215-625-8900; Fax: 215-207-0050; Web site: http://www.tandf.co.uk/journals |
| Peer Reviewed: |
Y |
| Page Count: |
6 |
| Publication Date: |
2025 |
| Document Type: |
Journal Articles; Reports - Research |
| Education Level: |
Higher Education; Postsecondary Education |
| Descriptors: |
COVID-19; Pandemics; Immunization Programs; Student Attitudes; College Students; Barriers; Communicable Diseases; Safety; Health; Age; Risk; Attitude Change; Health Behavior |
| DOI: |
10.1080/07448481.2024.2361324 |
| ISSN: |
0744-8481; 1940-3208 |
| Abstract: |
Objective: To assess changes in perceptions of COVID-19 worry and perceived severity, changes in COVID-19 vaccination status, and barriers to COVID-19 vaccination among college students. Participants: 2,252 participants were recruited from a personal wellness course across four academic semesters at a large public university. Methods: Participants completed an anonymous online survey. Changes between groups were analyzed to capture changing perceptions and behaviors related to COVID-19. Results: COVID-19 related worry, perceived severity, and vaccination against COVID-19 significantly decreased over time. However, flu vaccination status did not decrease. The top three cited reasons for vaccination hesitation were concerns about side effects, being healthy and young, and at low risk for getting infected. Conclusion: Given the likely endemic nature of COVID-19, it is important for universities to continue to provide health education regarding transmission prevention, promote COVID-19 vaccination, and reduce myths regarding side-effects and risk perception. |
| Abstractor: |
As Provided |
| Entry Date: |
2025 |
| Accession Number: |
EJ1472880 |
| Database: |
ERIC |