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Showing 1 to 13 of 13 for “"National College Health Assessment"”.
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Factors Affecting Condom Use Among College Students
… the nation indicate a low usage of condoms among college students. In fall of 2004, the National College Health Assessment was administered to a random sample of students at a state comprehensive university in south central Kentucky. Findings revealed that among the sexually active students, …
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Does Education Setting Influence the Relationship between Substance use and Depression among Post Secondary Students
… and substance use differs for first year college and university students. Methods. A proportionate stratified random sample of 6,100 university students and a census sample of 7,300 college students were invited to anonymously complete the National College Health Assessment. The final …
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The Relation of Fitness Assessment Feedback to Intrinsic Motivation and Physical Activity Among College Students
<p>Physical inactivity is a major public health concern in the United States and is no less of a concern among college students. According to the 2000 National College Health Assessment, as cited by Kilpatrick, Herbert, and Bartholomew (2005), only 38% of college students participate in regular …
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Examining the Relationship Between Physical Activity and Stress
… secondary data collected from the 2017 American College Health Association-National College Health Assessment II (ACHA-NCHA II). The following research question guided the study: Is there a relationship between physical activity participation and stress among undergraduate students at a private …
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EXPLORING THE CAPACITY AND STUDENT NEEDS OF WELLNESS PROGRAMS AND SERVICES OFFERED AT A HISTORICALLY BLACK COLLEGE AND UNIVERSITY (HBCU): A CASE STUDY APPROACH
… across the United States administer the National College Health Assessment (NCHA) to assess their students’ general health based on nine topic areas (i.e. sleep, nutrition, mental health, drug use, sexual behavior, etc.) in relation to their impact on academics. Overall, there is low …
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Actual And Perceived Sexual Behaviors In College Students
The purpose of this study was to compare college students' actual sexual behaviors and their perceptions of sexual behaviors among their peers. The analyses consisted of 65,036 participant's ages 18 to 24, with a mean age of 20.20 years (sdâ±1.55) who completed the American college health …
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An Interdisciplinary Approach to Improving Student Physical Activity and Nutritional Behaviors
… thought to be the most at risk group within the college population exhibiting levels of nutrition and physical activity well below national recommendations for health. PURPOSE: The purpose of the research project was to evaluate the effect of a Healthful Living Residential Interest Group (RIG) …
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Exploring linear and circular relationships between academic performance and risky sexual behaviors of college students
Sexual health is a continuous concern of college and university administrators across the country. The purpose of this study was to explore the linear and circular relationship between academic performance, risky sexual behaviors and sexually transmitted diseases. While these relationships have …
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Analysis of the Impact of a Social Norms Campaign on the Alcohol Use of Undergraduate Students at a Public, Urban University
… (n=1334). The survey instrument used was the National College Health Assessment. Variables were categorized as demographic, alcohol perception, and alcohol related behavior. Because the media intervention targeted undergraduate students, decisions were made to limit analysis to traditional …
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Using the Theory of Planned Behavior to Explain Physical Activity Among College Students
<p>The health benefits of physical activity include improved cardiovascular health, reduced rates of diabetes and other metabolic diseases, weight maintenance and improved bone and mental health (United States Department Health & Human Services (2008). According to the American College Health …
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HPV Vaccination Uptake: Identifying Gaps, Barriers and Disparities in Canadian Population
… at one point in their lifetime. The World Health Organization recognizes vaccination as a strategic approach in the prevention of HPV-related diseases. In Canada, the HPV vaccine was approved in 2006. In spite of proven benefits, HPV vaccine uptake is suspected to be low and variable across …
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Episodic Heavy Drinking and Marijuana Use Among Undergraduate Students at Western Kentucky University
… is a prevalent risk behavior among undergraduate college students throughout the United States. Moreover, studies have shown that EHD is the leading cause of preventable morbidity and mortality among college students as unintentional injuries, sexual assaults, and unsafe sexual behaviors among …
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Development of the University Health Index to Examine the Interface between Campus Environment and Nutrition, Physical Activity, and Weight in College Students
… experience the transition to young adulthood in college, the university health environment could play a significant role in addressing the current rise in chronic disease and obesity epidemic. The University Health Index for Nutrition and Physical Activity (UHI) tool, guided by the Center for …