Date of Award
12-7-2007
Degree Type
Thesis
Degree Name
Master of Public Health (MPH)
Department
Public Health
First Advisor
Karen Gieseker - Chair
Second Advisor
Russ Toal
Third Advisor
Katie Arnold
Abstract
Vaccination, one of public health’s greatest disease prevention tools, is broadening to focus on adolescents. Now that there are more vaccines targeted specifically for adolescents, it is time to give more focus to vaccine delivery in this population. This research will increase the knowledge base to support informed changes in adolescent vaccine delivery by identifying knowledge and attitudes of adolescents toward vaccination within the context of barriers and solutions. Perceived susceptibility to disease, benefits and barriers to vaccination and other constructs were collected through a survey to 1368 high school students. In this population, a scheduled adolescent healthcare visit is feasible, vaccine education can diminishes health misconceptions, and vaccination mandates are ways to reach some students.
DOI
https://doi.org/10.57709/1062257
Recommended Citation
Noggle, Richard Brendan, "Adolescent Knowledge, Attitudes, and Beliefs toward Vaccination." Thesis, Georgia State University, 2007.
doi: https://doi.org/10.57709/1062257