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Evaluating University and Surrounding Area Factors Causing Variability in COVID-19 Vaccine Rates Among United States
Emily Lu1, Jonathan Leopold1,2, Jiyoung Lee2,3,4
1Environmental Science Graduate Program, The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH, USA.
University characteristics like lower student-to-faculty ratios and stricter vaccine exemption policies correlate with higher student vaccination rates. Surrounding area factors also influence campus immunization levels.
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Epidemiology
- Higher Education Policy
Background:
- Student vaccination rates are crucial for campus health and safety.
- Understanding factors influencing these rates is vital for public health preparedness.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate associations between university/surrounding area characteristics and student vaccination rates.
- To examine how these factors relate to vaccine exemption stringency.
Main Methods:
- Data collected from public university and government websites.
- Statistical correlations and linear regression used to analyze relationships.
- Evaluated university and surrounding area characteristics' impact on vaccination and exemption policies.
Main Results:
- Lower student-to-faculty ratios linked to higher vaccination rates.
- Stricter university vaccine exemption strategies correlated with increased vaccination.
- Universities without personal exemptions had higher vaccination rates.
- Regional location and surrounding area vaccination rates may influence campus immunization levels.
Conclusions:
- Identified associations between certain factors and student vaccination rates.
- Further research needed to fully understand influencing factors.
- Enhanced understanding can improve preparedness for future public health challenges on campuses.
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