The Relationship Between Health Behaviors and the Incidence of Sexual Violence Among College Women

The Relationship Between Health Behaviors and the Incidence of Sexual Violence Among College Women
Author: Cortni Marie Stratton
Publisher:
Total Pages: 230
Release: 2012
Genre: Women college students
ISBN:

Sexual violence is a serious problem on college campuses across the United States. Identifying the health behaviors that put these college women at risk is important. This descriptive correlational study addressed the following research questions: (a) what is the impact of health behaviors, health indicators, and perception of personal safety and violence on sexual violence in college women, and (b) what is the impact of demographic characteristics on the incidence of sexual violence in college women? A secondary data analysis was conducted using the cross sectional data collected by The American College Health Association in the fall 2009 and spring 2009 data collections. The survey was designed to assess the health habits, behaviors and perceptions of college students. The target sample for this research study was female undergraduate college students who attended a four-year public or private institution (N=27,561). Descriptive statistics and discriminant function analysis were used to analyze the data. Study findings include: alcohol was the most used substance (62.9%) in the last 30 days, alcohol use was a strong predictor in the occurrence of sexual violence, as were physical, emotional, and verbal victimization. Results of this study should be used to identify the health behaviors and demographic characteristics that lead to the increased threat of sexual violence, so that education on health promotion and prevention can take precedence on college campuses.

Examining the Relationship Between Mental Health Conditions and Risk Perception in Determining COVID-19 Preventative Health Behaviors

Examining the Relationship Between Mental Health Conditions and Risk Perception in Determining COVID-19 Preventative Health Behaviors
Author: Krupali R. Patel
Publisher:
Total Pages: 41
Release: 2021
Genre:
ISBN:

Depression and anxiety are relatively common among college students and research suggests that risk perceptions may be modulated by these mental health conditions. In addition, studies have demonstrated that higher perception of risk predicts more frequent practice of preventative health behaviors, and this relationship may also be modulated by depression and anxiety. The present study examined the relationship between these factors in the context of COVID-19. Using survey data from undergraduate students, risk perceptions about COVID-19, self-reported practice of COVID-19 preventative behaviors, and their relationship were compared between those with and without the common mental health conditions of Major Depressive Disorder and Generalized Anxiety Disorder. Results indicated that risk perceptions predicted self-reported use of preventative health behaviors across groups, and those with MDD and/or GAD had relatively greater affective than cognitive risk perceptions related to COVID-19. Critically, however, those with MDD and/or GAD did not show enhanced self-reported use of preventative health behaviors to avoid contracting or spreading COVID-19. In addition, mental health condition status did not modulate the relationship between risk perception and preventative health behaviors. Together, these findings suggest that while affective risk perceptions related to COVID-19 may be elevated in college students with common mental health conditions, perceived risk does not translate into behaviors that will reduce their risk of contracting or spreading COVID-19.

Health Behavior

Health Behavior
Author: Sonya Bahar
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
Total Pages: 442
Release: 2013-11-11
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 1489908331

HEALTH BEHAVIOR AS BASIC RESEARCH Health behavior is not a traditional discipline, but a newly emerging interdisciplinary field. It is still in the process of establishing its identity. Few institutional or organizational structures, i. e. , departments and programs, reflect it, and few books and journals are directed at it. The primary objective of this book is thus to identify and establish health behavior as an important area of basic research, worthy of being studied in its own right. As a basic research area, health behavior transcends commitment to a particular behavior, a specific illness or health problem, or a single set of determinants. One way of achieving this objective is to look at health behavior as an outcome of a range of personal and social determinants, rather than as a set of risk factors or as targets for intervention strategies directed at behavioral change. The book is thus organized pri marily in terms of the size of the determinants of concern, rather than in terms of specific health behaviors, or specific health problems or conditions. With the first part of the book establishing working defmitions of health behavior and health behavior research as basic frameworks, the second part moves from smaller to larger systems, informing the reader about basic research that demonstrates how health behavior is determined by personal, family, social, institutional, and cultural factors. These distinctions reflect some arbitrar iness: the family, organizations, and institutions, for example, are social units.

Health and Behavior

Health and Behavior
Author: Institute of Medicine
Publisher: National Academies Press
Total Pages: 396
Release: 2001-10-18
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 0309187370

Health and Behavior reviews our improved understanding of the complex interplay among biological, psychological, and social influences and explores findings suggested by recent research-including interventions at multiple levels that we can employ to improve human health. The book covers three main areas: What do biological, behavioral, and social sciences contribute to our understanding of healthâ€"including cardiovascular, immune system and brain functioning, behaviors that influence health, the role of social networks and socioeconomic status, and more. What can we learn from applied research on interventions to improve the health of individuals, families, communities, organizations, and larger populations? How can we expeditiously translate research findings into application?

Chronic Disease

Chronic Disease
Author:
Publisher:
Total Pages: 118
Release: 2006
Genre: Chronic diseases
ISBN: 9780955401817

Understanding the Relationship Between Health Education and Health Behavior Outcomes Among College Students

Understanding the Relationship Between Health Education and Health Behavior Outcomes Among College Students
Author: Danielle Gloger
Publisher:
Total Pages: 37
Release: 2018
Genre:
ISBN:

According to Healthy People 2020, young adults face several public-health challenges. These challenges include behavior choices such as sufficient physical activity, proper nutrition intake, and overcoming depression. Objective: To examine the relationship between receiving health education (e.g., physical activity, depression, and nutrition) and health behavior outcomes (e.g., sufficient physical activity, ever received mental health services on campus, and daily intake of fruits and vegetables) among college students in the US. Participants: Data from the Fall 2015 ACHA-NCHA II dataset was used to complete secondary data analyses. Students (N=19,861) from 47 postsecondary institutions completed the Fall 2015 ACHA-NCHA II survey. Methods: Chi-square tests were used to determine baseline differences in received health education and health outcomes. Results: College students who reported receiving health education on physical activity were more likely to report engaging in physical activity, compared to students who did not receive physical activity health education. Similarly, students who received health education on depression were more likely to report receiving mental health services. There was no difference in nutrition among those receiving health education on nutrition. Conclusion: This study found that among participants who received health education on physical activity and depression, they were more likely to engaged in physical activity and mental health services on campus. These findings give insight into the connection between health education and health behaviors and inform the need to continue health education practices among college students.