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Factors associated with student participation in a school-based hepatitis B immunization program.

S T Goldstein1, W M Cassidy, W Hodgson

  • 1Hepatitis Branch, MS G37, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 1600 Clifton Road, Atlanta, GA 30333, USA. stg1@cdc.gov

The Journal of School Health
|June 8, 2001
PubMed
Summary

Socioeconomic factors significantly impacted hepatitis B vaccine uptake in a school-based program. Strategies should focus on supporting low-income students to improve immunization coverage.

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Area of Science:

  • Public Health
  • Immunization Programs
  • Pediatric Health

Background:

  • School-based immunization programs are crucial for disease prevention.
  • Understanding factors influencing vaccine uptake is essential for program success.
  • Hepatitis B vaccination in schools aims to protect young populations.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the relationship between participation in a school-based hepatitis B immunization program and student socioeconomic factors.
  • To explore the influence of teacher attitudes toward school-based healthcare on immunization rates.
  • To identify key predictors of student vaccine uptake in an educational setting.

Main Methods:

  • A survey was administered to teachers participating in the hepatitis B immunization program.

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  • Data on student participation in school lunch programs and standardized test scores were collected.
  • Statistical analysis was performed to identify significant predictors of vaccine consent and completion.

    • Main Results:

    • Socioeconomic factors were the primary predictors of student participation in the hepatitis B immunization program.
    • Lower participation rates were observed in schools with higher proportions of students receiving free/reduced-price lunch and lower test scores.
    • Teacher return of the questionnaire was the only teacher-related factor associated with student participation.

    Conclusions:

    • Targeting children from low socioeconomic status backgrounds is critical for enhancing immunization coverage in school-based programs.
    • School health initiatives must address socioeconomic disparities to ensure equitable vaccine access.
    • Further research into effective strategies for engaging underserved student populations is warranted.