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Factors influencing MMR vaccination decisions following a mumps outbreak on a university campus

Hamilton-West, Kate E. (2006) Factors influencing MMR vaccination decisions following a mumps outbreak on a university campus. Vaccine, 24 (24). pp. 5183-5191. ISSN 0264-410X. (doi:10.1016/j.vaccine.2006.03.084) (The full text of this publication is not currently available from this repository. You may be able to access a copy if URLs are provided) (KAR id:4319)

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Abstract

Following a number of mumps outbreaks in universities and colleges, the UK Health Protection Agency has suggested that it is appropriate to consider offering the MMR vaccine in these settings. However, little is known about the factors associated with uptake of the MMR jab or perceptions of risks/benefits of the vaccine among higher education students. The current study focused on a sample of students offered the MMR vaccine following an outbreak of mumps on a university campus. Perceptions of risks/benefits of the vaccine varied considerably and students were unlikely to have the jab when perceived risks of immunising were equivalent to perceived risks of not immunising. Results suggest that public health interventions should address students' attitudes towards the vaccine, perceptions of peer expectations, and perceptions of barriers to uptake. (c) 2006 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.

Item Type: Article
DOI/Identification number: 10.1016/j.vaccine.2006.03.084
Uncontrolled keywords: MMR, Uptake, Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Immunisation, Vaccination
Subjects: B Philosophy. Psychology. Religion > BF Psychology
Divisions: Divisions > Division of Human and Social Sciences > School of Psychology
Divisions > Division for the Study of Law, Society and Social Justice > School of Social Policy, Sociology and Social Research > Centre for Health Services Studies
Depositing User: Kate Hamilton-West
Date Deposited: 19 Jun 2008 11:15 UTC
Last Modified: 16 Nov 2021 09:42 UTC
Resource URI: https://kar.kent.ac.uk/id/eprint/4319 (The current URI for this page, for reference purposes)

University of Kent Author Information

Hamilton-West, Kate E..

Creator's ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3160-0311
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