ERIC Number: EJ1102111
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2016
Pages: 7
Abstractor: As Provided
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ISSN: ISSN-0744-8481
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US College and University Student Health Screening Requirements for Tuberculosis and Vaccine-Preventable Diseases, 2012
Jewett, Amy; Bell, Teal; Cohen, Nicole J.; Buckley, Kirsten; Leino, E. Victor; Even, Susan; Beavers, Suzanne; Brown, Clive; Marano, Nina
Journal of American College Health, v64 n5 p409-415 2016
Objective: Colleges are at risk for communicable disease outbreaks because of the high degree of person-to-person interactions and relatively crowded dormitory settings. This report describes the US college student health screening requirements among US resident and international students for tuberculosis (TB) and vaccine-preventable diseases (VPDs) as they relate to the American College Health Association (ACHA) guidelines. Methods/Participants: In April 2012, US college health administrators (N = 2,858) were sent online surveys to assess their respective school's TB screening and immunization requirements. Results: Surveys were completed by 308 (11%) schools. Most schools were aware of the ACHA immunization (78%) and TB screening (76%) guidelines. Schools reported having policies related to immunization screening (80.4%), immunization compliance (93%), TB screening (55%), and TB compliance (87%). Conclusion: Most colleges were following ACHA guidelines. However, there are opportunities for improvement to fully utilize the recommendations and prevent outbreaks of communicable diseases among students in colleges.
Descriptors: Higher Education, College Students, Screening Tests, Diseases, Communicable Diseases, School Health Services, Health Promotion, Health Education, Public Health, Disease Control, Disease Incidence, Immunization Programs, Colleges, Universities, Campuses, Health Services, Administration, Foreign Students, Online Surveys, Questionnaires
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research; Tests/Questionnaires
Education Level: Higher Education; Postsecondary Education
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Language: English
Sponsor: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (DHHS/PHS)
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Grant or Contract Numbers: 5U38HM000414