Response to the Critique of the September Meningococcal Vaccine Viewpoint |
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| Authors: | Ted Grace MD |
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| Institution: | 1. Student Health Service , University of Iowa , Iowa City, USA;2. Preventive Medicine , University of Iowa , Iowa City, USA;3. Student Health Service |
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| Abstract: | Abstract The authors report on a novel and effective peer helper program initiated by the University of Iowa Student Health Service (SHS) in fall 1992 to help prevent the development of active tuberculosis among foreign nationals attending the university. Before instituting the peer program, compliance with tuberculosis-prevention efforts for those students eligible for treatment was less than 5%. Since the peer program was initiated, compliance has risen to 50%. |
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| Keywords: | international students peer helpers tuberculosis |
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