Is COVID Sexist?
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Dr. Donna Lee Ettel-Gambino, Ph.D.
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Intro: Millions of college students have been navigating life in a pandemic over the past two-years. Part of that discovery is the decision to vaccinate oneself for the better safety of our nation. Prior research suggests that higher vaccination coverage supports herd immunity which would ultimately reduce the infection rates of COVID-19. The purpose of this study is to better understand undergraduates understanding of COVID-19 transmission by gender.
Methods: A causal-comparative approach was used to conduct a multivariance analysis of variance (MANOVA) utilizing SAS-9.4 (Cary, NC). The independent variable was the student's gender. The dependent variables include: 1) the agreement that face-to-face contact can spread COVID-19; 2) compliance to social distancing with infected individuals; 3) internet usage for information on COVID-19; 4) compliance with CDC vaccination suggestions; and 5) Compliance with booster.
Results: The findings of the MANOVA identified one statistically significant criterion. Overall, students (88%) reported they agreed that the virus spread through face-to-face contact p<0.0001, Females (90%) were more likely agree to the statement then their male counterparts (88%).
Discussion: Evidence suggests female respondents are more likely to agree that COVID-19 spreads from face-to-face interactions than their male counterparts. These findings may assist university efforts to better inform and educate all students about the risks of contracting COVID-19 and incorporate policy to mitigate this virus.
Conclusion: This information is first of its kind in discussion of gender and knowledge about COVID-19. Knowing this, educating college-level students about vaccination benefits and safe practices is crucial to gain national herd immunity and ensure student safety.
Is COVID Sexist?
Intro: Millions of college students have been navigating life in a pandemic over the past two-years. Part of that discovery is the decision to vaccinate oneself for the better safety of our nation. Prior research suggests that higher vaccination coverage supports herd immunity which would ultimately reduce the infection rates of COVID-19. The purpose of this study is to better understand undergraduates understanding of COVID-19 transmission by gender.
Methods: A causal-comparative approach was used to conduct a multivariance analysis of variance (MANOVA) utilizing SAS-9.4 (Cary, NC). The independent variable was the student's gender. The dependent variables include: 1) the agreement that face-to-face contact can spread COVID-19; 2) compliance to social distancing with infected individuals; 3) internet usage for information on COVID-19; 4) compliance with CDC vaccination suggestions; and 5) Compliance with booster.
Results: The findings of the MANOVA identified one statistically significant criterion. Overall, students (88%) reported they agreed that the virus spread through face-to-face contact p<0.0001, Females (90%) were more likely agree to the statement then their male counterparts (88%).
Discussion: Evidence suggests female respondents are more likely to agree that COVID-19 spreads from face-to-face interactions than their male counterparts. These findings may assist university efforts to better inform and educate all students about the risks of contracting COVID-19 and incorporate policy to mitigate this virus.
Conclusion: This information is first of its kind in discussion of gender and knowledge about COVID-19. Knowing this, educating college-level students about vaccination benefits and safe practices is crucial to gain national herd immunity and ensure student safety.
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