Korean J Adult Nurs.  2015 Apr;27(2):127-134. 10.7475/kjan.2015.27.2.127.

Factors associated with Hepatitis A Preventative Behaviors among University Students

• Choi JS
• Ko JW
• Park S

• KMID: 2298127
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.7475/kjan.2015.27.2.127

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, Scheffetest, 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+/-0.25, 0.34+/-0.30, and 3.15+/-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.

MeSH Terms

Hepatitis A*
Humans
Vaccination

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