scholarly journals Knowledge, attitudes and behaviors of Inonu University faculty members regarding childhood vaccine refusal

2021 ◽  
pp. 1-5
Author(s):  
Esra Yigit ◽  
Gulseda Boz ◽  
Ayse Gokce ◽  
Mehmet Aslan ◽  
Ali Ozer
Keyword(s):  
Faculty Members ◽  
University Faculty ◽  
Vaccine Refusal ◽  
Attitudes And Behaviors ◽  
Childhood Vaccine ◽  
And Behaviors

scholarly journals Knowledge, Attitudes And Behaviors Of Faculty Members On Childhood Vaccine Refusal A University

2020 ◽  
Vol 30 (Supplement_5) ◽  
Author(s):  
E Yigit ◽  
G Boz ◽  
A Gokce ◽  
M Aslan ◽  
A Ozer
Keyword(s):  
Scientific Evidence ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Faculty Members ◽  
Childhood Vaccination ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Scientific Publications ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Attitudes And Behaviors ◽  
Childhood Vaccine ◽  
And Behaviors

Abstract Introduction Vaccines stimulate the immune system and provides protection against a large number of diseases. Although there is a lot of scientific evidence that the benefits of vaccines are higher than their risks, concerns can occur in every segment of the community about the safety of vaccines.In this study, we aimed to examine the knowledge, attitudes and behaviors of the faculty members working at Inonu University regarding vaccine rejection. Methods This study is a descriptive cross-sectional study, conducted between July and August 2019. The universe of this study consists of 799 faculty members working at Inonu University. Sample size was calculated as 258 with 95% confidence interval and 80% power. The questionnaire used in the study consists of the questions including the sociodemographic characteristics of the faculty members and their knowledge, attitudes and behaviors about childhood vaccine rejection. Chi-square test was used for statistical analysis. p < 0.05 was determined to be significant. Results 99.1% of the faculty members had their children vaccinated during their childhood. 31.8% of faculty members stated that they were worried about childhood vaccines.As a source of information about vaccines, faculty members stated the scientific articles in highest rate (49.4%).It was found in comparison that parents who applied alternative medicine for their children were more worried about vaccines than those who did not, and those who did not read scientific publications about vaccines were more worried than to those who read (p < 0.05).The levels of anxiety are significantly lower in those who do not think that vaccines cause autism and infertility, and those who trust vaccine producing companies (p < 0.05). Conclusions Almost all of the faculty members have their children vaccinated, but their level of anxiety about vaccines is high. In our study, we observed that those who obtained their knowledge about vaccines from scientific articles were less anxious. Key messages Faculty members, who are among the most educated groups of the society, have a high level of anxiety about childhood vaccination. By keeping faculty members informed about the scientific publications about vaccines, their concerns about the vaccine can be eliminated.

College Student's Thoughts about Leaving the University: The Impact of Faculty Attitudes and Behaviors

2002 ◽  
Vol 4 (2) ◽  
pp. 123-133 ◽  
Author(s):  
Cara Lundquist ◽  
Rebecca J. Spalding ◽  
R. Eric Landrum
Keyword(s):  
Faculty Attitudes ◽  
Faculty Members ◽  
Attitudes And Behaviors ◽  
Faculty Attitude ◽  
Decisions To Leave ◽  
School Faculty ◽  
And Behaviors ◽  
And Behavior ◽  
The University ◽  
The Impact

College students at a large Western university ( N = 729) were surveyed about 19 potential faculty attitude and behavior items and the items relative impact on student's thoughts about leaving the university. Three issues have a significant impact on predicting student thoughts about leaving the university: faculty members being supportive of student needs, returning telephone calls and e-mails in a timely fashion, and being approachable. The magnitude of the impact of these items on student retention also varies as a function of gender and year in school. Faculty members need to be aware of the impact their attitudes and behaviors have in students' decisions to leave the university.

Bioterrorism-Related Beliefs, Attitudes and Behaviors of Community-Based Clinicians

2002 ◽  
Vol 17 (S2) ◽  
pp. S48
Author(s):  
Robyn R. M. Gershon ◽  
Kristine A. Qureshi ◽  
Stephen S. Morse ◽  
Marissa A. Berrera ◽  
Catherine B. Dela Cruz
Keyword(s):  
Community Based ◽  
Attitudes And Behaviors ◽  
And Behaviors

The Impact of Universal Suicide-Prevention Programs on the Help-Seeking Attitudes and Behaviors of Youths

Crisis ◽  
2013 ◽  
Vol 34 (2) ◽  
pp. 82-97 ◽  
Author(s):  
Bonnie Klimes-Dougan ◽  
David A. Klingbeil ◽  
Sarah J. Meller
Keyword(s):  
Suicide Prevention ◽  
Help Seeking ◽  
Prevention Programs ◽  
Universal Prevention ◽  
Help Seeking Attitudes ◽  
Attitudes And Behaviors ◽  
Seeking Behavior ◽  
And Behaviors ◽  
Suicide Prevention Programs ◽  
The Impact

Background: While the ultimate goal of adolescent suicide-prevention efforts is to decrease the incidence of death by suicide, a critical intermediary goal is directing youths toward effective sources of assistance. Aim: To comprehensively review the universal prevention literature and examine the effects of universal prevention programs on student’s attitudes and behaviors related to help-seeking. Method: We systematically reviewed studies that assessed help-seeking outcomes including prevention efforts utilizing (1) psychoeducational curricula, (2) gatekeeper training, and (3) public service messaging directed at youths. Of the studies reviewed, 17 studies evaluated the help-seeking outcomes. These studies were identified through a range of sources (e.g., searching online databases, examining references of published articles on suicide prevention). Results: The results of this review suggest that suicide-prevention programming has a limited impact on help-seeking behavior. Although there was some evidence that suicide-prevention programs had a positive impact on students’ help-seeking attitudes and behaviors, there was also evidence of no effects or iatrogenic effects. Sex and risk status were moderators of program effects on students help-seeking. Conclusions: Caution is warranted when considering which suicidal prevention interventions best optimize the intended goals. The impact on adolescents’ help-seeking behavior is a key concern for educators and mental-health professionals.

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