Young adults are at risk for Hepatitis B infection. Little is known about their attitudes and beliefs concerning Hepatitis B, which are determinants of getting immunized. This investigation examined risk perceptions and behavioral intentions concerning Hepatitis B among a convenience sample of 1070 young adults, 18-24 years old who participated in a Hepatitis B campaign that aired a prevention-...

Urban freight logistics involve the movement and operations generated by activity in urban areas. As such, impact multiple stakeholders. However, these stakeholders are mostly not taken into consideration when planners decision makers look potential solutions to issues operations. In this paper, results shown from a survey conducted analyzed unveiling citizens’ perceptions with respect system m...

Gender differences in perception of risk associated with use of alcohol and other drugs were assessed among a sample of 1,244 undergraduates at a major Pacific Northwest university. Reexamination of data from a self-administered questionnaire revealed that females were more likely than males to perceive greater risk with use of alcohol and other drugs. In particular, female perceptions of risk ...

The terms used to describe the HIV epidemic, to research its origin and aetiology, and to quantify its magnitude have varied over time. They influence how we perceive the disease, its impact on society, and its control. The terms "risk groups" and, more recently, "risk behaviours" have been used in developing research and intervention strategies. Both terms have limitations: "risk groups" may b...