scholarly journals College Students’ Perceptions of a Safe Spring Break Event

2008 ◽  
Vol 6 (2) ◽  
pp. 84-92 ◽  
Author(s):  
Shonna L. Snyder ◽  
Lauren Misera
Keyword(s):  
College Students ◽  
Health Behaviors ◽  
Risk Behaviors ◽  
Health Assessment ◽  
Risky Behaviors ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Spring Break ◽  
Student Counseling ◽  
National College Health Assessment

The most recent National College Health Assessment (2007) revealed that college students are engaging in risky health behaviors that are putting them at risk for death, disease, and injury. Studies suggest that certain college student risk behaviors, such as consuming alcohol, increases around certain times of the year and at certain events. Event specific prevention (ESP) programs have been introduced to many college campuses in order to address these risky behaviors. ESP is a strategy designed to reduce risk behaviors around certain events or during times of the year when risk behaviors increase. The purpose of this study was to determine college students’ perceptions of the effectiveness of a Safe Spring Break ESP program. A cross sectional survey, conducted with 223 students from a large Southeastern university, revealed that 89.9% learned something new at the event and 84.5% reported the information would be helpful while on spring break. Also, many students felt the event was effective or extremely effective at increasing their knowledge regarding specific health behaviors surrounding spring break. This study encourages universities to invest in implementing ESP programs. Recommendations for student wellness, student counseling, and student services regarding ESP programs are included.

The Relation Between Illegal Risk Behaviors and the Acquired Capability for Suicide

Crisis ◽  
2014 ◽  
Vol 35 (6) ◽  
pp. 368-377 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sean M. Mitchell ◽  
Danielle R. Jahn ◽  
Kelly C. Cukrowicz
Keyword(s):  
College Students ◽  
Risk Behaviors ◽  
Risky Behaviors ◽  
Interpersonal Theory ◽  
Interpersonal Theory Of Suicide ◽  
Acquired Capability ◽  
Self Injury ◽  
Partial Correlations ◽  
History Of ◽  
Explained Variance

Background: Suicide is the third leading cause of death among college students. The interpersonal theory of suicide may provide a way to conceptualize suicide risk in this population. Aims: We sought to examine relations between illegal behaviors that may act as risk factors for suicide and the acquired capability for suicide. Method: College students (N = 758) completed assessments of acquired capability and previous exposure to painful and provocative events, including illegal risk behaviors (IRBs). Linear regression, a nonparametric bootstrapping procedure, and two-tailed partial correlations were employed to test our hypotheses. Results: There was no significant relation between IRBs and acquired capability after controlling for legal painful and provocative experiences. A significant positive relation was identified between IRBs and fear/anxiety, contradicting the expected relation between increased painful and provocative experiences and lower fear/anxiety. Acquired capability explained variance in the relation between IRBs and history of suicide attempt or self-injury history. Conclusion: Further research is needed to examine links between IRBs and painful and provocative events, particularly to identify the point at which habituation begins to increase acquired capability, as our unexpected results may be due to a lack of habituation to risky behaviors or low variability of scores in the sample.

Knowledge and awareness about MERS-CoV among the dental students in Chennai

2020 ◽  
Vol 11 (SPL1) ◽  
pp. 847-851
Author(s):  
Nithyanandham Masilamani ◽  
Dhanraj Ganapathy
Keyword(s):  
College Students ◽  
Large Scale ◽  
Preventive Measures ◽  
Positive Impact ◽  
Educational Programs ◽  
Dental Students ◽  
Professional Organizations ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Mode Of Transmission

Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS) induced by new ß coronavirus MERS-(CoV) had first been described in Saudi Arabia in September 2012. MERS-CoV communication inside the population is often identified with clustered households and cramped communal spaces. The purpose of the study is to assess the knowledge and awareness of MERS-CoV among dental students in India. This was a questionnaire-based cross-sectional survey of 100 dental college students in Chennai. The self-designed questionnaires contained ten questions focused on the knowledge and awareness of MERS-CoV amongst dental college students. Questionnaires were circulated through an online website survey planet. After the responses were received from 100 participants, data were collected and analyzed, .87% are aware of MERS-CoV through media 13% from professional channels. 84%are aware of the clinical manifestation of MERS-CoV. 81%Are aware of the mode of transmission of MERS-CoV. 76%are aware of the preventive measures against MERS -CoV.68%. Are aware of the incubation period of MERS-CoV. 74%aware of PCR as a diagnostic test for MERS-CoV. This study concluded that dental students had strong awareness and knowledge of MERS. Also, there are a few differences in information and behaviours that require change. Large-scale health educational programs on MERS also should be facilitated by professional organizations to expand their reach and to strengthen knowledge to have a positive impact on their behaviour.

scholarly journals Effect of BMI and Perceived Importance of Health on the Health Behavior of College Students: Cross-Sectional Study

10.2196/17640 ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 22 (6) ◽  
pp. e17640
Author(s):  
Wan-Chen Hsu ◽  
Chia-Hsun Chiang
Keyword(s):  
College Students ◽  
Health Behavior ◽  
Health Behaviors ◽  
Eating Behaviors ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Exercise Behaviors ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Perceived Importance ◽  
Perception Of Health

Background Both body mass index (BMI) and the perceived importance of health have received a lot of attention, but few studies have fully investigated the interaction of their effects on health behaviors. Objective This study investigates the effects of BMI and the perceived importance of health on health behaviors (patterns of eating, sleeping, and exercising) among college students in Taiwan. Methods A survey was conducted with 334 students to assess their perception of the importance of health (using indicators) and their health behavior (using the Health Behaviors Scale). Respondent BMI was calculated from self-reported body weight and height. Descriptive statistical analysis, independent t test analysis, two-way analysis of variance (ANOVA), and one-way ANOVA were conducted. Results The results showed a significant difference between genders in health behaviors among college students (eating: t332=2.17, P=.03; exercise: t332=5.57, P<.001; sleep: t332=2.58, P=.01). Moreover, there was an interaction between BMI and perception (of the importance of health) for exercise behaviors (F2,328=3.50, P=.03), but not for eating behaviors (F2,328=0.12, P=.89) or sleep behaviors (F2,328=1.64, P=.20). Conclusions This study establishes, for the first time, the interaction of BMI and the perceived importance of health on health behaviors. The perception of health was found to have a significant effect on exercise behaviors. Thus, the perception of health plays a significant role in the exercise behaviors of college students in Taiwan. This finding provides researchers, policy makers, and practitioners with evidence, and consequently, opportunities for focusing on preventive actions. The findings suggest that increasing the importance of health in the perception of college students, should be the focus of efforts to help students exercise more regularly.

scholarly journals Snacking Practices and Diet Choices Among College Students at a Large University in South Florida: A Cross-Sectional Survey

2020 ◽  
Vol 4 (Supplement_2) ◽  
pp. 713-713
Author(s):  
Christie Kirchoff ◽  
Elizabeth Goico ◽  
Cristina Palacios
Keyword(s):  
College Students ◽  
South Florida ◽  
Bivariate Analysis ◽  
Snack Food ◽  
Low Fat ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Snack Consumption ◽  
Unhealthy Snacks ◽  
Unhealthy Snack

Abstract Objectives The college food environment plays an integral role in student dietary intake during the formative transition from adolescence to adulthood. During this time, students experience profound changes to their level of responsibility and autonomy while also establishing lifelong habits. These changes are of concern because obesity and chronic disease are the long term health consequences of poor patterns of eating, and yet research on this topic is sparse. This study aims to uncover the pattern of snack consumption and its influence on selecting healthier versions of snacks at a large Hispanic serving university in South Florida. Methods A cross-sectional survey was used to elicit self-reported snacking practices of college students via a web-based Qualtrics survey in the Spring of 2019. Statistical analysis using SPSS 25 included descriptive statistics and bivariate analysis performed to examine the frequency and percentages for dependent and independent variables. Logistic regression was run to determine the influence of the frequency and amount of unhealthy snack food consumption and choosing low-fat options. Results Of the 483 respondents (24% males), 93.4% reported consuming unhealthy snack foods at least once a week. Additionally, the pattern of snack consumption was 72% (383) chips and salty snacks, 65% (316) cookies, 64% (307) chocolate bars, and 58% (281) candies. The results also indicated that those who consumed unhealthy snacks more frequently were 1.85 times more likely to choose low-fat options than those who rarely consumed unhealthy snacks (AOR = 1.85, CI (1.04 – 3.30)). Conclusions These findings suggest that students are seeking healthier options even when snacking. As a responsible institution, the university can implement a snack policy that promotes a healthy diet and is in line with what students are seeking by offering more low-fat options. Funding Sources None.

Spiritual health: is it a determinant factor for preventing risky behaviors among university students?

2019 ◽  
Vol 0 (0) ◽  
Author(s):  
Asma Ghonchepour ◽  
Mostafa Sohrabi ◽  
Zakiyeh Golestani ◽  
Fereshteh Biabanaki ◽  
Mahlagha Dehghan
Keyword(s):  
High Risk ◽  
University Students ◽  
Risk Behaviors ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Risky Behaviors ◽  
Significant Negative Correlation ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Spiritual Health ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
High Risk Behaviors

Abstract Background The most common high-risk behaviors that have profound and adverse effects on the health of the community take place in the university environment. Nowadays, the necessity of exploring ways to correct and reduce the high-risk behaviors requires identification of its determinant factors. Therefore, the present study aimed to investigate the correlation between spiritual health and high-risk behaviors among university students in the southeast of Iran in 2017–2018. Method This survey was a cross-sectional study. The population was all students studying at three central Universities in Kerman. Eight hundred and four students participated in the survey using a quota sampling method. The research instrument was a demographic questionnaire and the 20-item spiritual well-being Palutzian and Ellison scale and the Iranian Adolescent Riskiness Scale (IARS), which includes 39 items for high-risk behaviors. Results The mean total score of high-risk behaviors was 79.16 ± 24.6 which was lower than the median (117). The spiritual health of the majority of subjects (66.7%) was moderate with an average of 90.65 ± 16.64. There was a significant negative correlation between the students’ spiritual health and their high-risk behaviors. Conclusion It is necessary and essential to plan and implement spiritual-based interventions to reduce the incidence of high-risk behaviors.

Sexually transmitted diseases: what is the knowledge of college students in Tunisia?

2020 ◽  
Vol 30 (Supplement_5) ◽  
Author(s):  
I Bannour ◽  
B Bannour ◽  
R Frigui ◽  
R Bannour ◽  
H Kheiri
Keyword(s):  
College Students ◽  
Sexually Transmitted Diseases ◽  
Risky Sexual Behavior ◽  
Educational Programs ◽  
Sources Of Information ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
School Students ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Sexually Transmitted ◽  
A Priority

Abstract Introduction In Tunisia sexuality education is a subject that is little discussed in institutions and schools, hence its marginal place in the school curriculum and even if it is addressed, it mainly concerns reproduction and risk prevention. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the knowledge, attitudes, and behaviors of law university students regarding sexually transmitted diseases. Methods A cross-sectional survey was conducted among 300 law school students in Sousse, Tunisia. The instruments used for assessment was a pretested questionnaire contained questions evaluating knowledge and attitude towards STD and AIDS. Questions had multiple responses from which each respondent was asked to select the most appropriate one. Results Our sample consisted of 300 students, the majority were female (75.3%). The mean age was 22.30 years old. More than 75% of surveyed students did not discuss the subject of sexuality with their parents. The main sources of information for the students were the internet 48.3% followed by media 47% and friends 20%; health professional represents only 10.3%. Concerning the identification of risky sexual behavior 56.6% of the students identified multiple partner's sex and 45.7% the non-use of the condom. AIDS comes first among the STD cited by the majority of students surveyed (92%) followed by syphilis (6%). Despite that the majority of our participants knew the signs of STD; such as genital ulcer, urethral / vaginal discharge. False beliefs persist such as chest pain (13.3%) and headache (13.1%). 60.7% f our student reported genital cancers as complication to STD, 32.7% infertility. Some minorities (2.7%) thought that STD could be complicated by blindness. Conclusions Despite the high prevalence of STD among young adults, most students knew very little about those infections. Implementing sexual educational programs and measuring their effectiveness should be a priority. Key messages There is a huge lack of knowledge about sexually Transmitted diseases among Tunisian college students. Implementing sexual educational programs and measuring their effectiveness should be a priority.

Communicating H1N1 Risk to College Students: A Regional Cross-Sectional Survey Study

2012 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Francisco Soto Mas ◽  
Holly E. Jacobson ◽  
Arturo Olivárez ◽  
Chiehwen Ed. Hsu ◽  
Hsin-Hsuan Juo
Keyword(s):  
College Students ◽  
Survey Study ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional
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