Education on Vaccination Competence

An Intensive Course for Skillful Health Science Students

Bibliographic Data

ID22320200
AuthorsDimitra Perifanou (0000-0003-0647-9334, Helsinki Metropolia University of Applied Sciences), Eleni Konstantinou (0000-0002-0313-2864, Helsinki Metropolia University of Applied Sciences), Sari Nyman (Helsinki Metropolia University of Applied Sciences), Anne Nikula (Helsinki Metropolia University of Applied Sciences), Aija Ahokas (Helsinki Metropolia University of Applied Sciences), Joan Baroy, Joan Carles Casas Baroy (Universitat de Vic - Universitat Central de Catalunya), Daniela Cavani (University of Modena and Reggio Emilia), Paola Ferri (0000-0001-7761-7226, University of Modena and Reggio Emilia), Paola s, Paola Solís-Pazmiño (0000-0003-1725-232X, Universitat de Barcelona), Cinzia Gradellini (0000-0002-9574-8550, University of Modena and Reggio Emilia), Kristina Grendova (University of Trnava), Michaela Machajova (University of Trnava), Montse Mas, Montse Romero Mas (Universitat de Vic - Universitat Central de Catalunya), Daniela Mecugni (0000-0002-0442-050X, University of Modena and Reggio Emilia), Xavier Aumatell (Universitat de Vic - Universitat Central de Catalunya), Janka Prnova (0000-0002-8536-6700, University of Trnava), Carme Pujol, Carme Roure Pujol (Universitat de Vic - Universitat Central de Catalunya), Heli Thomander (Universitat de Vic - Universitat Central de Catalunya), Evanthia Sakella (Helsinki Metropolia University of Applied Sciences, corresponding author)
Year2023
Volume35
Issue4
Pages312
Publication date2023-01-01
Peer ReviewedYes
Open AccessYes
TypeARTICLE
VenueMateria Socio Medica (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 1512-7680 • E-ISSN: 1986-597X
PublisherScopeMed (PUBLISHER • TR)
DOI10.5455/msm.2023.35.312-318
PMID38380289
OpenAlexW4390285193
LanguageEN
References cited1

Background: Vaccination is one of the most successful and cost-effective interventions for public health. Studies have shown that health professionals who have good knowledge and positive attitudes towards vaccination are more likely to provide effective vaccination protection to people, including themselves. Therefore, health science students must acquire evidence-based knowledge during their education to meet the challenges of healthcare. Objective: The aim of this study was to investigate the knowledge, attitudes and feedback of health science students who participated in the Educating Vaccination Competence (EDUVAC) Intensive Course. Methods: A five-day Intensive Course was implemented for health science students, which included a pre-assignment. The EDUVAC Intensive Course used different teaching methods (lectures, workshops, interactive games, discussions), group work, study visits, and cultural programs to encourage students’ motivation. For the purpose of the study, students filled out an online questionnaire after giving informed consent. Results: Sample consisted of 31 health science students from five European Higher Institutions. They had very good knowledge on most knowledge questions. In the post measurement it was significantly greater and equal to 81%, p

Family medicine · Health care · Health professionals · Health science · Intensive care · Medical education · Political science · Psychological intervention · Vaccination · Cervical Cancer and HPV Research · Intramuscular injections and effects · Medicine · Nursing · Psychology · Social Psychology · Vaccine Coverage and Hesitancy

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