Id |
Subject |
Object |
Predicate |
Lexical cue |
T4 |
0-159 |
Sentence |
denotes |
We aimed to explore student and staff perceptions and experiences of a pilot SARS-CoV-2 asymptomatic testing service (P-ATS) in a UK university campus setting. |
T5 |
160-362 |
Sentence |
denotes |
This was a mixed-method study comprised of an online survey, and thematic analysis of qualitative data from interviews and focus groups conducted at the mid-point and end of the 12-week P-ATS programme. |
T6 |
363-587 |
Sentence |
denotes |
Ninety-nine students (84.8% female, 70% first year; 93.9% P-ATS participants) completed an online survey, 41 individuals attended interviews or focus groups, including 31 students (21 first year; 10 final year) and 10 staff. |
T7 |
588-726 |
Sentence |
denotes |
All types of testing and logistics were highly acceptable (virus: swab, saliva; antibody: finger prick) and 94.9% would participate again. |
T8 |
727-907 |
Sentence |
denotes |
Reported adherence to weekly virus testing was high (92.4% completed ≥6 tests; 70.8% submitted all 10 swabs; 89.2% completed ≥1 saliva sample) and 76.9% submitted ≥3 blood samples. |
T9 |
908-1022 |
Sentence |
denotes |
Students tested to “keep campus safe”, “contribute to national efforts to control COVID-19”, and “protect others”. |
T10 |
1023-1140 |
Sentence |
denotes |
In total, 31.3% had high anxiety as measured by the Generalized Anxiety Disorder scale (GAD-7) (27.1% of first year). |
T11 |
1141-1303 |
Sentence |
denotes |
Students with lower levels of anxiety and greater satisfaction with university communications around P-ATS were more likely to adhere to virus and antibody tests. |
T12 |
1304-1408 |
Sentence |
denotes |
Increased adherence to testing was associated with higher perceived risk of COVID-19 to self and others. |
T13 |
1409-1660 |
Sentence |
denotes |
Qualitative findings revealed 5 themes and 13 sub-themes: “emotional responses to COVID-19”, “university life during COVID-19”, “influences on testing participation”, “testing physical and logistical factors” and “testing effects on mental wellbeing”. |
T14 |
1661-1795 |
Sentence |
denotes |
Asymptomatic COVID-19 testing (SARS-CoV-2 virus/antibodies) is highly acceptable to students and staff in a university campus setting. |
T15 |
1796-1910 |
Sentence |
denotes |
Clear communications and strategies to reduce anxiety are likely to be important for testing uptake and adherence. |
T16 |
1911-2036 |
Sentence |
denotes |
Strategies are needed to facilitate social connections and mitigate the mental health impacts of COVID-19 and self-isolation. |