An evaluation of behavioral health compliance and microbial risk factors on student populations within a high-density campus.

Objective: The aim of this Canadian study was to assess student behavioral response to disease transmission risk, while identifying high microbial deposition/transmission sites.

Participants: A student survey was conducted during October 2009.

Methods: The methods included a survey of students to assess use of health services, vaccination compliance, and hygiene along with a microbial analysis of potential transmission sites targeting specific residence buildings on campus.