Scull, Tracy M Keefe, Elyse M Kafka, Julie M Malik, Christina V Kupersmidt, Janis B
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Journal of American college health : J of ACH
Objective: This study examines the prevalence and risk factors associated with risky sexual behaviors in community college students. Participants: A diverse sample of 18-19-year-old community college students (N = 264). Methods: Baseline data from an online prevention program administered in 2015. Results: Community college students in this sample ...
Eddy, Laura D Eadeh, Hana-May Breaux, Rosanna Langberg, Joshua M
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Objective. The present study evaluated the prevalence of past suicidal ideation (SI), plan, and attempt in college students with ADHD (N = 102) compared to a matched control (N = 102). Predictors of SI, plan, and attempts, were examined. Participants. Study participants were first year college students at a large Southeastern university who complet...
Manrique, Melissa Allwood, Maureen A Pugach, Cameron P Amoh, Nana Cerbone, Alexandra
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Objective: We examined whether perceptions of being bullied during middle and high school were associated with depressive, anxiety, and posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) symptoms during college. We also examined whether perceived social support (PSS) mediated the association between bullying and symptoms, and explored whether parental, peer, or ...
Yoon, Aram Choi, Soonmi Mun, Junbae Hong, Junyoung Hahn, Dongwoo Kang, Minsoo Lee, Sukho
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Objective: Stair climbing is considered a good physical activity. Motivational signage has been successful in promoting stair usage in various settings. This study was to investigate the effects of motivational signage on stair usage in a Hispanic serving institution. Participants: A total of 31,067 pedestrians were observed from February to March ...
De Luca, Susan M Lytle, Megan C Yan, Yueqi Brownson, Chris
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Objective: Suicide is the second leading cause of death among emerging adults, yet little is known regarding their online help-seeking. Participants: The National Research Consortium of Counseling Centers in Higher Education's dataset (N=26,292). Methods: Students across the United States were recruited from 73 four-year institutions to participate...
Lothes, John E II, EdD Nanney, Lindsey
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Objective: The authors examined the end of semester outcomes (December, 2017) on the Wellness Inventory and demographics among college students taking a Physical Education (PED 101) course at a university in the southeast United States. Participants: College students were assessed at the end of the semester for health and well-being outcomes accord...
Montagni, Ilaria Qchiqach, Sarah Pereira, Edwige Tully, Phillip J Tzourio, Christophe
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Objective: To examine the associations between sleep problems and mental health dimensions in university students, and the effect of sex on these associations. Participants: Self-reported survey data from 3,483 students aged 18-30 years was drawn from a larger web-based study (i-Share) conducted in France in the years 2013-2017. Methods: We perform...
Dolezel, Diane Shanmugam, Ram Morrison, Eileen E
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Objective: To examine the health literacy of college students. Participants: A convenience sample of 245 graduate and undergraduate college students. Methods: During February-April of 2018 participants completed the Short Test of Functional Health Literacy which assessed literacy on two passages describing a thyroid scan, and basic healthcare insur...
Umucu, Emre Wu, Jia-Rung Sanchez, Jennifer Brooks, Jessica M Chiu, Chung-Yi Tu, Wei-Mo Chan, Fong
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Objective: The current study aims to validate the PERMA-Profiler, a well-known well-being measure, among a sample of student veterans. Participants: A sample of 205 student veterans were recruited from universities across the United States. Method: Cross-sectional research design was used in this study. Measurement structure of the PERMA-Profiler w...
Claydon, Elizabeth Zullig, Keith J
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Objective: There is a paucity of research exploring eating disorders (EDs) and academic performance (AP). This study aimed to understand the effect of ED treatment on AP, hypothesizing that students receiving treatment for EDs would have a higher GPA. Participants: The Spring 2010 - Spring 2011 National College Health Assessment data (N = 231,586) ...
