NATIONAL COLLEGE HEALTH
ASSESSMENT
ACHA/NCHA II
Saint Mary’s College of California
Spring Semester Results 2014
S
National College
Health Assessment
S National Research survey organized by the American
College Health Association to assist institutions in collecting
data about student habits, behaviors, and perceptions on the
most prevalent health topics.
ACHA 2014
Objectives for
ACHA Survey
 Identify the most common health
and behavior risks affecting
student’s academic performance
 Design evidence-base health
promotion programs with
targeted educational and
environmental initiatives
 Create social norms marketing
campaigns
 Impact the campus culture by
opening a dialogue about health
with students and staff
PHYSICAL HEALTH
S
How would
you describe
your general
health?
Students consider themselves
very healthy or in excellent
health.
 93% (91%) of
college students
surveyed their
health as good,
very good, or
excellent
Health Markers
Body Mass Index
S
2x increase students being
underweight
S
6x prevalence in females
underweight vs. males
S
Over 30% of male students being
overweight
S
9% of those overweight may be
classified as obese
Exercise
S
40% of SMC respondents don’t
meet the recommended intensity
and frequency for exercise each
week
S
20% of respondents don’t do any
exercise
Physical
Health
Concerns
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
Allergies
Back pain
Sinus Infections
Asthma
UTI
Strep throat
Migraine
Fracture/Sprains
Ear infection
Irritable bowl
Smoke Free
SMC
Initiative
70% of health related problems
that students seek professional
help for are respiratory related.
This supports the need for a
stronger smoke free policy for
Saint Mary’s College.
Diagnosed
Conditions:
• 12% of students reported
having a physical disability
•
Chronic illness, deafness, hearing,
mobility, sight
• 15% of students reported
having a learning disability
•
Including ADD
• 6% of students reported
having a psychological
disability
Mental Health
S
Within the last 12 months, have any of the
following affected your academic
performance:
S Stress 30%
S Anxiety 22%
S Sleep Difficulties 20%
S Concern with Family/Friends
10%
S Internet/Computer Games
10%
S Cold/Flu 16%
S Relationships 9%
S Work 14%
S Roommate Issues 8%
S Extra Curricular Activities 14%
S Depression 11%
Mental Health
Diagnosis by
a Professional
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
Insomnia/Sleep
disorders
Depression
Attention Deficit
Disorder
Anxiety
Obsessive Compulsive
Disorder
Substance Abuse
Mental Health Issues
% Happened in the Last 12 Months
SMC 2014
Male
Female
National 2014
Male
Female
Felt things were hopeless
44
52
40
52
Felt overwhelming anxiety
44
64
42
61
Felt overwhelming anger
43
41
35
40
Felt so depressed difficult to act
27
35
28
35
Attempted suicide
2.2
0.5
1.3
1.4
Seriously considered suicide
7
7
8
9
Intentionally cut, burned self
5
6
5
9
Eating Disorders
Affect on Academic
Performance
Anorexia/Bulemia
S
Diagnosis for anorexia and
bulemia has increased since
2009, but numbers are still at
national average of 3%.
S
3% of males report that they
have experienced lower grades
for an exam or a course due to an
eating disorder.
S
There are slightly more men
(3.4%) than women (2.8%)
reporting being diagnosed with
anorexia/bulemia in 2014
S
2% of females report that they
have experienced lower grades
for an exam or significant
disruption to their thesis
Alcohol, Tobacco &
Other Drugs
ATOD
S
Alcohol
Binge Drinking Rates
S
18% of students don’t drink
alcohol which is a drop from
23% in 2011 and lower than the
national average of 21%
S
Increase in binge drinking
S 4 or less drinks in one sitting
S 42% of SMC males (69%)
S 69% of SMC females (62%)
S Females 5-6 drinks in one
sitting
S Males 5-6 and 7 or more
drinks in one sitting
Social
Norming..
Perception Vs. Reality
• Alcohol
•
Perception- mid to high 90s
•
Actual Use- f: 64% m: 73%
•
Males above national average by
7%
• Marijuana
•
•
Perception- mid 80s to high 90s
Actual Use- f: 17% m: 30%
•
Males above the national average
by 6%
Alcohol and other Drugs
Consequences of Drinking past 12 months
Consequences of Drinking in the past 12 months
Physically injured yourself
Physically injured another
Doing something latter regretted
Forgetting where they were
Getting in trouble with the police
Seriously considered suicide
SAINT MARY’S
National 2014
Male
Male
Female
Femal
e
13
2
28
10
1
26
14
3
29
12
1
30
28
6
25
1
28
4
26
2
2
1
2
2
Alcohol and other Drugs
Protective Factors
Leading Protective Factors
Saint Mary’s
National
M
F
M
F
Use a designated driver
73
75
59
67
Stay with same group
59
71
58
68
Eat before and/or during
drinking
61
66
57
63
Keep track of how many
drinks
50
59
43
53
Relationships
& Sexual Behavior
S
Abstinence
Within the last 12 months, 37% of males and
35% of females have had 0 partners in oral sex,
vaginal intercourse and anal intercourse.
Contraception
(of those that are sexually active)
S
6% decline in use of oral
contraceptives
S IUD use has doubled since 2009
and we have higher rates than the
national average
S
Emergency contraceptive use has
gone down from 21% in 2011 to
16% in 2014
S Male Condom utilization is 3%
below the national average
S
Withdrawal method has gone
down (26% female, 18% males)
and we are below the national
average
S Women reporting their actual
use of contraception was
significantly lower than the male
perceptions regarding use of these
methods
Sexually Transmitted Infections
S Proportion of college students who reported being
diagnosed or treated by a professional within the last 12
months:
S HIV
S Genital Herpes
S Gonorrhea
S Hep B or C
S Chlamydia
S HPV
0.6
1.0
0.5
0.6
0.6
1.3
Sexual Behavior
Sexual behavior and using a condom/protective barrier in the past 30 days:
2009
2011
2014
National
2014
Oral Sex
6
7
7
5
Vaginal
Intercourse
Anal Intercourse
56
56
57
53
33
41
34
28
Violence
& Physical Safety
S
Violence
Within the last school year, SMC students reported
experiencing:
%
2009
2011
2014
National 2014
M
F
M
F
M
F
M
F
8
4
4
3
4
3
5
3
Involved in a
physical fight
17
6
10
3
9
3
11
3
Verbally
Threatened
37
16
26
15
25
12
33
66
Physically
assaulted
Domestic Violence
Title IX Statistics
% Incidence in the Last 12 Months
SMC 2014
Male
Female
National 2014
Male
Female
Sexually touched without consent
3
8
4
10
Attempted penetration against their will
2
4
1
4
Sexually penetrated without consent
2
9
1
3
Stalking
4
4
3
7
A physically abusive intimate relationship
1
1
2
2
5
9
6
11
3
1
1
2
An emotional abusive intimate relationship
A sexually abusive relationship
Information on Campus
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Top 10 received information
S
Top 10 information requested
1. Alcohol/Drug Use
1. Stress Reduction
2. Sexual Assault
2. Nutrition
3. Stress Reduction
3. Sleep Difficulties
4. Nutrition
4. Help others in Distress
5. Cold/Flu/Sore Throat
5. Physical Activity
6. Physical Activity
6. Depression/Anxiety
7. Depression/Anxiety
7. Sexual Assault
8. Relationship Difficulties
8. STD/STI Prevention
9. Violence Prevention
9. Grief and Loss
10. Tobacco Use
10. Relationship difficulties