Document Type
Article
Date of Original Version
2024
Department
Human Development and Family Science
Abstract
Objective: The purpose of this study was to examine the routine screening of female students in college health centers for six priority health-related behaviors and experiences (tobacco use, alcohol use, eating disorders [EDs], obesity, anxiety and depression, intimate partner violence/sexual violence [IPV/SV]), and to identify variations in practice. Participants: A nationally representative sample of 1,221 healthcare providers (HCPs), including nurse practitioners, physicians, and physician assistants, from 471 U.S. college health centers. Methods: HCPs completed surveys (on-line or paper) and reported on routine screening of female college students. Results: HCPs reported consistently high rates (75–85%) of screening for tobacco use, alcohol use, and anxiety/depression. Rates of screening for IPV/SV, obesity and EDs were much lower. Nurse practitioners reported the highest IPV/SV screening rates. Conclusions: College health centers present unique opportunities for screening, case-finding and intervening to reduce long-term sequelae. Providers are well-positioned to lead initiatives to improve screening practices.
Publication Title, e.g., Journal
Journal of American College Health
Citation/Publisher Attribution
Sutherland, M. A., Hutchinson, M. K., Si, B., Ding, Y., Liebermann, E., *Connolly, S. L., Saint-Eloi Cadely, H., Hayes, J. F., & Mueller, S. D. (2024). Health screenings in college health centers: Variations in practice. Journal of American College Health. Advance online publication. https://doi.org/10.1080/07448481.2024.2361307
Available at: https://doi.org/10.1080/07448481.2024.2361307
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