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Applying the Theory of Planned Behavior to Predict COVID-19 Booster Vaccination Intentions of College Students

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      Taylor & Francis. Available from: Taylor & Francis, Ltd. 530 Walnut Street Suite 850, Philadelphia, PA 19106. Tel: 800-354-1420; Tel: 215-625-8900; Fax: 215-207-0050; Web site: http://www.tandf.co.uk/journals
    • Peer Reviewed:
      Y
    • Source:
      10
    • Education Level:
      Higher Education
      Postsecondary Education
    • Subject Terms:
      Immunization Programs; COVID-19; College Students; Behavior Theories; Student Behavior; Student Attitudes
    • Accession Number:
      10.1080/07448481.2023.2228425
    • ISSN:
      0744-8481
      1940-3208
    • Abstract:
      Objective: The purpose of this study was--(a) to determine COVID-19 vaccination rates among college students, (b) to assess what proportion of college students self-report currently or previously having COVID-19, and (c) to test theory of planned behavior (TPB)-based constructs in predicting the COVID-19 booster vaccination behavioral intentions. Methods: A non-experimental, cross-sectional study design was applied. Participants: The sample consisted of 288 college students ages 18 years and older. Results: The stepwise multiple regression revealed that attitude ([beta] = 0.329; p < 0.001) and subjective norm ([beta] = 0.244; p < 0.001) were statistically significant predictors of intention to receive the COVID-19 booster, accounting for 86.7% (Adjusted R[superscript 2] = 0.867, F (2, 204 = 673.002, p < 0.001) of the variance. Conclusions: College students are at high risk for more severe complications of COVID-19 infection due to low vaccination rates. The instrument designed for this study may be used to design TPB-based interventions to increase COVID-19 vaccination and booster intentions of college students.
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    • Publication Date:
      2025
    • Accession Number:
      EJ1473030