Sexual health behaviors in a random sample of students at a Mid-Atlantic university: 2010-2011.
College students represent a unique population of interest to researchers, college health clinic and wellness program directors, as well as policy makers who are interested in promoting sexual health and well-being in young adults. In order to better understand the needs of this population, a large public, Land-grant University in the Mid-Atlantic region participated in the National College Health Assessment survey during 2010 and 2011. A stratified random sample of full-time undergraduate and graduate students was invited to participate in an online survey. The final sample included 2,304 students. Descriptive statistics using Chi-square highlight the relationships between student sexual practices, sexual health screening and prevention practices, and receipt of sexual health education at the university. Regression analysis was conducted to examine the factors associated with receipt of sexual health education. Implications for college health and wellness stakeholders are discussed.
School of Social Work, West Virginia University, Morgantown, WV 26506, USA. elmccave@mail.wvu.edu
Emily L
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McCave
Ilana R
IR
Azulay Chertok
Virginia Ramseyer
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Winter
Zelalem T
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Haile
D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D005260:Female; D006293:Health Promotion; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008873:Mid-Atlantic Region; D008875:Middle Aged; D012044:Regression Analysis; D040242:Risk Reduction Behavior; D012736:Sex Education; D012725:Sexual Behavior / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D013334:Students; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires; D014495:Universities; D055815:Young Adult