Understanding Student Awareness and Attitudes Towards the MenB Vaccine
Dr Neil Oldfield & Dr David Turner, School of Life Sciences, UoN
Prof Holly Blake, School of Health Sciences, UoN
What is this study about?
Meningococcal disease is a serious and sometimes life-threatening infection caused by Neisseria meningitidis. One group of these bacteria, known as MenB, is the leading cause of meningococcal disease in young adults. A MenB vaccine exists, but many university students do not know about it, are unsure whether they need it, or face barriers in getting it. This study aims to understand what students currently know, how they feel about the MenB vaccine, and what might help them make informed decisions about getting protected.
