Factors and barriers influencing influenza vaccination among students at Brigham Young University.

Background: To identify the prevalence of influenza vaccination and factors associated with vaccination among students at Brigham Young University.

Material/methods: A Cross-sectional survey of seven general education classes, size 30 to 200 students each, was conducted the week of November 25, 2007. A 34 item paper-pencil questionnaire was administered, taking 5-10 minutes to complete.

Risk estimates of hysterectomy and selected conditions commonly treated with hysterectomy.

Purpose: This study presents corrected rates and probability (risk) estimates of experiencing a hysterectomy and of selected conditions commonly treated with hysterectomy.

Methods: Analyses are based on hysterectomy prevalence data from the Behavior Risk Factor Surveillance Survey (calendar years 2000-2006), hysterectomy incidence data from the National Hospital Discharge Survey (2001-2005), and population estimates from the U.S.