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.