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Posters are visual presentations of successful programs on a variety of campuses and will be
displayed inside the Exhibit Hall. Poster presenters will be available for discussion and questions
during session breaks in the Exhibit Hall on Thursday, May 29 from 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM and
Friday, May 30 from 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM and from 11:30 AM to 3:30 PM.
1. Crisis Management for Torpid University Students Through Using an Information Aggregation
System.
Primary Presenter: Yumi Adachi, MA (Kanazawa University Health Service Center)
Kanazawa University has developed systems to check whether students come to the campus or not, in
order to discover troubled students at an early stage. We will provide examples of helping students
through using this information aggregation system.
2. Tuberculosis Testing for International University Students: A Policy Proposal
Primary Presenter: Kristie Anguiano, MSN, APRN, FNP-BC (Texas A&M University-Kingsville)
The rate of tuberculosis (TB) in Texas is twice that of the national average. Foreign-born individuals
between the ages of 15 and 44 account for more than 50% of all TB cases in Texas (TDSHS, 2012b). Texas
universities have the opportunity to decrease the spread of the disease by implementing evidencedbased TB testing strategies in this high risk population. The goal of this project is to propose a TB testing
policy utilizing interferon-gamma release assay (IGRA) testing in bacille Calmette-Guerin (BCG)
immunized foreign-born international university students.
3. Sexual Decision-Making in College Women With a History of Sexual Assault
Primary Presenter: Teri Aronowitz, PhD, FNP-BC (University of Massachusetts Boston/Boston University)
To understand how women with a history of sexual assault disclosed and if they received services where
did they get help. This information will aid in improving the care provided to survivors of sexual assault.
In addition to clinical services to help survivors of sexual assault, primary prevention of sexual assault is
a critical point of clinical service addressing violence against women.
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4. Does Employment and Volunteer Hours Affect Health Status? Survey Results From a National
Sample of College Students
Primary Presenter: Dana Autry, PhD, MCHES (Ball State University)
The hours undergraduate students work has been shown to effect academic performance. However,
there has been little exploration of the connections between hours worked and health behaviors, and
no studies have examined the effects of volunteer hours on health. The objective of this study was to
examine associations between undergraduate students’ work and volunteer hours and various health
indicators using over 100,000 responses from the Spring 2011 American College Health AssociationNational College Health Assessment II.
5. Using Bystander Intervention to Prevent Sexual Violence on a College Campus
Primary Presenter: Michelle Bangen, BS, MPH (The Ohio State University Student Wellness Center)
Primary sexual violence prevention efforts at The Ohio State University include the implementation of
the “Buckeyes Got Your Back” (BGYB) bystander intervention program within specific student
populations, including Interfraternity Council Chapters. The goals of this program are to increase
empathy for survivors and motivation to help, develop skills and confidence to respond to problems,
promote safety and highlight resources. Contents of the BGYB program and programmatic assessment
data is presented.
6. What Do We Know About Student Service Members/Veterans? A Systematic Review of the PeerReviewed Literature
Primary Presenter: Adam Barry, PhD (University of Florida)
This investigation is a systematic review of the data-based peer-reviewed research specific to student
service members/veterans (SSM/V) in higher education. Compared to their civilian peers, SSM/V exhibit
disproportionately higher rates of health risk behaviors (e.g., drinking) and psychological symptoms
(e.g., posttraumatic stress, depression). Exposure to combat-related trauma represents an important
factor contributing to these differences. SSM/V also exhibit personal and educational adjustment
difficulties, commonly reporting an inability to connect with others on campus (peers/faculty).
7. Examining the Relationship Between Student Drinking and College Football: A Field-Based
Assessment of Intoxication During Low- & High-Profile Game Weekends
Primary Presenter: Adam Barry, PhD (University of Florida)
We sought to: (1) examine the extent to which breath alcohol concentrations (BrAC) among college
student bar patrons differed for low- and high-profile college football game weekends, and (2) explore
the relationship between opposing team ratings and BrAC levels. Data were collected on Friday nights
throughout the fall 2011 football season via six anonymous field studies. During low-profile game
weekends, college students recorded significantly lower BrAC levels than during high-profile game
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weekends. Opponent rating and BrAC levels were positively correlated, with significantly higher BrACs
recorded when a higher-profile opponent was scheduled.
8. Harnessing New Technologies to Promote Student Health: Implementing A Live, Web-Based Sexual
Health Chat Feature
Primary Presenter: Nadya Belenky, MSPH (UNC Student Wellness)
College students are disproportionately affected by negative sexual health outcomes, which may further
affect self-esteem, academic achievement and retention. Although sexual health education resources
exist on many campuses, barriers such as inconvenience, stigma, and confidentiality concerns limit
student utilization. We present the evidence supporting new technologies in health promotion, and
specifically present findings from our own web-based, confidential sexual health chat feature.
Implementation process and evaluation results will be presented, emphasizing translation to other
campuses.
9. Results from the University of North Carolina Chapel Hill Needs Assessment of Sexual Health - Year
2: Trends in Sexual Health Behavior, Knowledge, Awareness and Preferences Among a Representative
Student Sample
Primary Presenter: Nadya Belenky, MSPH (University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill)
University students are at-risk for negative sexual health outcomes; further, the sexual health of
students has implications for academic performance and retention. To evaluate recently implemented
health promotion programs, it is critical to characterize changes in knowledge, behavior and unmet
need over time. Two years of the NASH (2013 and 2014) will be compared within a representative
sample of 500 students. We will present trends in health behavior and discuss how NASH guides
program development.
10. Knowledge/Usage of Nutritional and Herbal Supplements in College Students Receiving
Prescription Anti-depressants
Primary Presenter: Sandra Bentley, PharmD (University of Mississippi)
A voluntary survey was given to college students receiving a prescription medication to treat depression.
The survey asked about the students’ knowledge and usage of herbal supplements to treat depression.
Of these students 27% had tried a nutritional or herbal supplement to treat their depression before
receiving a prescription. Additionally 19% continued use along with their prescription antidepressant.
85% reported they would consider using a supplement.
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11. Associations Between Anthropometric Measures of College Students and Campus Dining Options
Primary Presenter: Tracy Bowman, MS, RD, CSSD, LDN (Seton Hill University)
University students (n=161; female 72.6%, Caucasian 82%, mean age 19.8yr) were surveyed for meal
plans and measured for percent body fat (%BF) and body mass index (BMI). Students with on-campus
meal plans had similar %BF (p=0.84) and BMI (p=0.90) compared to students with no meal plans.
However, on-campus diners with flex dollars had higher %BF (29% vs 22%, p<0.0005) and BMI (25 vs
24kg/m2, p=0.04). Flexible spending, not specific dining plans, is associated with increased weight.
12. Evaluation of an Alternative Spring Break Program at a Large Midwestern University
Primary Presenter: Chad S. Briggs, MA (Southern Illinois University)
An Alternative Spring Break (ASB) program was implemented for two successive years at a large
Midwestern university. The purpose of the program was to: (A) provide a healthy alternative to the
traditional college spring break archetype; and, (B) move participants along an “Active Citizen
Continuum,” where students move from being unconcerned citizens to active citizens (e.g., see Break
Away, 2013). Pre-post and open-ended evaluative data were used to determine whether the ASB
objectives were met.
13. Developing an Integrated Weight Management Course for Academic Credit Using Collaborative
Resources
Primary Presenter: George Brown, PhD (The University of Alabama)
The Development of an academic course for weight management involves theory and practical
application in creating a curriculum that provides knowledge in tandem with techniques that instill
sustainable motivation for students. This poster will depict the key steps to a successful academic
weight management course.
14. Implications for Tobacco-Free Policy Enforcement and Support among University Residence Hall
Student Employees
Primary Presenter: Timothy Day, BS (Mississippi State University)
This original research study assessed perceptions of tobacco-free policies among residence hall student
employees (n=114). While participants who use tobacco (18.4%) were significantly less likely to
personally support tobacco-free policies (p<.001), there were no significant differences between users
and non-users in their perceptions of enforcement and health value of tobacco-free policies. Results
suggest that residence hall staff, despite personal tobacco use, do perceive value in tobacco-free policies
and can play a role in appropriate enforcement.
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15. Comparison of Ethno-Linguistic Identity and Mental Health Status of Students Attending a
Canadian University
Primary Presenter: Danielle de Moissac, PhD (Universite de Saint-Boniface)
Ethno-linguistic identity and mental health are important components of post-secondary studies. Our
student clientele is diverse, with local Francophone students, Anglophone students with French as
second language and foreign students from African countries. Francophones exhibit a stronger sense of
ethno-linguistic identity and positive mental health, whereas foreign students are at greater risk of poor
mental health outcomes despite a strong identity. Anglophones score lowest for identity and
intermediate for mental health.
16. Development of a Filipino Questionnaire on the Factors Affecting the Level of Patient Satisfaction
at the MDH-DFCM Out-Patient Clinic
Primary Presenter: Maria Ave Christy Dorado-Baesa, MD (Philippine Academy of Family Physicians)
BackgroundPatient satisfaction is an important component in the quality of medical care.ObjectivesTo
develop and validate a Filipino version of the PSQ-18 to assess patient satisfaction. To determine the
factors affecting the level of patient satisfaction at the MDH-DFCM Outpatient Clinic in the following
domains: general satisfaction, technical quality, interpersonal manner, communication, financial
aspects, time spent with doctor and accessibility and convenience using the preliminary data from the
pilot study of the Filipino version of PSQ-18. To describe the socio-demographic characteristics of
patients consulting at the MDH-DFCM OPD Clinic in April and September.MethodologyThis was a
Descriptive Study using the survey methodology to 108 patients seen in MDH-DFCM OPD Clinic in April
and September 2010 utilizing the developed and validated Filipino version of the Patient Satisfaction
Questionnaire PSQ-18. Responses were checked for internal consistency and reliability using
Chronbach’s alpha. Results were analyzed by tabulating the mean of the level of satisfaction by
domain/subscale of the questionnaire and by patient characteristics.Results and ConclusionIn this
development and validation phase of the study, results showed that the highest level of satisfaction was
seen among patients belonging to the age group 51 to 60 years old, with a mean of 4.37 (SD=0.36). The
mean level of satisfaction between males (4.26) (SD=0.32) and females (4.23) (SD=0.30) did not vary
greatly. The highest mean level of satisfaction was observed among the widows (4.33), followed by
those who were married (4.26) and among those who were single (4.26). A higher mean level of
satisfaction is observed among the Grade School graduates (4.37) compared to the College graduates
(4.20).Among the domains of patient satisfaction, the item on interpersonal manner was excluded, since
it had a low internal consistency. Communication had the highest mean of level of patient satisfaction
(4.30).The over-all level of patient satisfaction was high as reflected by its mean of 4.22.The level of
patient satisfaction in the different domains was high with the following averages: 4.06 for general
satisfaction, 4.18 for technical quality, 4.42 for interpersonal manner. 4.30 for communication, 4.24 for
financial aspects, 4.27 for time spent with the doctor and 4.23 for accessibility and convenience.
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17. Collaborative to Reduce Risk Behaviors and Enhance Physical and Psychological Education of
Collegiate Athletes
Primary Presenter: Laura Fenster Rothschild, PsyD (Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey – Center
of Alcohol Studies)
University athletes comprise a small percentage of the general student body often influence the culture
of health and well-being for an entire college campus. This project explores the process of creating
sustainable collaborations between sports medicine physicians and trainers and prevention specialists
and scientists from a cutting-edge research center. The project strengthens behavioral interventions by
creating protocols for identifying individuals at high risk, preventing risky behaviors, and treating
behavioral and physical health together.
18. Initiating Routine HIV Screening on Your Campus
Primary Presenter: Sara Flanagan, APN, NP-C (Loyola University Chicago)
At Loyola University Chicago’s Wellness Center we identified a need for HIV screening to be routinely
available for students. This need was supported by students and current HIV screening practice
guidelines. We identified and completed several steps to implement a HIV screening program, including
literature review, staff training, test selection, protocol development, community relationship building,
resource compilation, and process evaluation. This process will be outlined, as well as opportunities and
challenges encountered.
19. New Approaches, Trends, and Successes: Overview of the Tuberculosis Surveillance Program
(TBSP) at the University of Iowa
Primary Presenter: Melissa Fox, BA (Student Health & Wellness, the University of Iowa)
The University of Iowa Tuberculosis Surveillance Program (TBSP) has a long history of screening newly
arrived international students for TB infection. This poster will provide an overview of the program
along with incidence and treatment data from the last four academic years. Particular focus will be
placed on recent program changes which have shown promise in increasing treatment initiation rates
and maintaining relatively high treatment completion rates among this population. Implications for
future program design will also be discussed.
20. Analysis of Evidence-Based Teen Pregnancy Prevention Curricula: Identifying Content Gaps and
Implications For Higher Education Health Practitioners
Primary Presenter: Christine Gastmyer, MS, CHES (Texas A&M University)
Programs, identified by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services as evidence-based and
proven to be effective at reducing teen pregnancy, sexually transmitted infections, and associated
sexual risk behaviors, were systematically analyzed utilizing the National Sexuality Education Standards
core content and skills for 9-12 grades established by the Future of Sex Education. Content gaps in
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sexuality education curricula targeting high school students were identified, which has implications for
health professionals serving higher education.
21. The Use of Campus Radio by the Counseling Center to Promote Student Wellness
Primary Presenter: B.J. Guenther, EdD, LPC, NCC (The University of Alabama)
Television and radio programs such as Dr. Laura and Frasier generated interest in the use of media as an
outlet for dealing with personal problems. In an attempt to meet the needs of the University of
Alabama college community, a staff member of the Counseling Center cooperated with the campus
radio station, WVUA-FM 90.7 The Capstone, in developing a weekly 1 hour radio program to discuss
current mental health topics.
22. Vegetarian-Style Eating in College Students: Diet Survey Analysis and BMI
Primary Presenter: Karen Harouse-Bell, MS, RD, CDE, LDN (Seton Hill University)
In a health assessment, university students (n=161, mean age 19.8yrs) completed Rate-Your-Plate (RYP)
questionnaires. Compared to meat-eaters (n=86), vegetarian-style-eaters (n=20) had healthier RYP
scores (68.7±5.5 vs 54.6±6.5, p=0.003) and lower BMI (22.2±3.4 vs 24.8±4.1 kg/m2, p=0.01). These
differences were not due to eating behaviors such as portion control (p=0.46), skipped meals (p=0.19),
or stress eating (p=0.39).These results extend prior findings to a younger age than previously described,
supporting initiatives for health promotion in college-aged adults.
23. An Investigation of Perceived Stressors in College Students at a Large Midwestern University
Primary Presenter: Michelle Hartke, BS, CHES (Southern Illinois University Wellness & Health Promotion
Services)
ACHA has identified stress as an impediment to academic success. However, sources of stress are
unknown. Consequently, over 700 students were surveyed at SIU to identify leading sources of stress.
Leading sources were defined as those frequently identified and strongly correlated with overall
perceptions of stress. Differences in sources of stress prior to finals week and at the beginning of the
semester were also identified. Utilizing the ecological model, recommendations to reduce stress are
discussed.
24. Creating Data-Driven Mental Health Prevention and Intervention Initiatives: Lessons from a
Successful 5-Year Initiative
Primary Presenter: Brenda Hawks, PhD (Bentley University)
This poster session will review the results of a five-year evaluation of Develop U, Bentley University’s
award winning mental health prevention and intervention initiative. We will discuss: 1) use of focus
group research with students, faculty, and staff to guide program conception and goal-setting, 2) unique
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elements of intervention (peer education, marketing competition, and promoting institutional
knowledge of our unique perspective on student needs), and 3) results and lessons learned from our
2013 five-year evaluation.
25. Academic Norms as a Contributing Factor in College Alcohol Consumption
Primary Presenter: Lee Ann Kahlor, PhD (University of Texas at Austin)
The survey study (N=286 undergraduates) explores relationships between well-known antecedents of
alcohol consumption among undergraduates (perceived drinking consequences and drinking norms) and
introduces a novel concept, academic norms, as another potential predictor. Results suggest that
perceived drinking consequences (positive and negative), drinking norms and academic norms all are
positively correlated to college students’ alcohol consumption. The model explained 37.2% of the
variance in alcohol consumption among college students.
26. The Stress Less Fest: A Multidisciplinary Approach to Reduce Stress Among College Students
Primary Presenter: Jennifer Kennymore, MPH (Northwest Missouri State University)
The Stress Less Fest is an effective, affordable, event aimed at reducing the stress of college students
while teaching them how to cope with stress in healthy ways. The event uses a multidisciplinary
approach to promote stress reduction and it takes considerable collaboration across various campus
entities to host a successful event. This poster will discuss what is involved in a Stress Less Fest and how
to implement a Stress Less Fest effectively.
27. Using Urban Public Universities to Promote the Health of Diverse Young Adults
Primary Presenter: Stephanie Kneeshaw-Price, MS, PhD (City University of New York School of Public
Health)
This presentation describes the results of City University of New York’s Healthy CUNY survey of
undergraduate students' health behaviors, beliefs and utilization of health care services. We describe
variation in responses by age, gender, race/ethnicity and household income. We also explore the
associations between health behaviors and attitudes and educational achievement. Lastly, we describe
how findings have led to the development of new university health policies and programs for the
prevention of chronic disease.
28. Improving Participation and Collaboration with Sanctioned Students on Campus
Primary Presenter: Paula Madrigal, MSW (Buffalo State Weigel Health Center)
Buffalo State Weigel Health Promotions has collaborated with the Dean of Students in an effort to
provide opportunities in the health promotions department for students who are sentenced to
completing community service. According to student feedback, we have increased their awareness
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about the office and campus initiatives and also created a comfortable and positive environment during
what may be a difficult time and situation. This collaboration has benefited offices and students alike.
29. Have You Googled Your Program Lately? Why Search is an Important Marketing Tool, How It
Works and How to Improve Your Results
Primary Presenter: Adam Napolitan, BS (UC Davis Student Health and Counseling Services (SHCS))
Search Engine Optimization or SEO can affect your promotions, campaigns, online health education, as
well as basic organizational information. Anyone who works on content that will end up online should
have a basic understanding of SEO and how Google search works. This presentation will go over these
basics as well as best practices, tools, and resources, resulting in better search presence for your
program. No previous technical experience is required to attend this session.
30. Fatigue and Energy Balance in Female Collegiate Endurance Athletes
Primary Presenter: Christopher Nasin, MD, CAQ (University of Rhode Island Student Health Services)
Fatigue is a common complaint among collegiate female endurance athletes during the course of their
athletic careers. Frequently, clinicians will perform routine laboratory studies to rule out organic causes
of fatigue, and these studies are usually within normal limits. The purpose of this study was to monitor
levels of fatigue during the spring track season and to look at a number of variables to include energy
balance, mood, sleep, and serum markers in order to determine potential causes of fatigue in this group
of athletes.
31. Decreasing Alcohol Use in the University Population of Newfoundland Labrador: Evaluating a WebBased Personalized Feedback Program
Primary Presenter: Kelly Neville, RN-C, MN, BSN (Memorial University of Newfoundland)
Alcohol use continues to be a major problem on university campuses throughout North America. The
current study assessed the effectiveness of an online intervention aimed at reducing alcohol use among
university students at a large Atlantic Canadian University. Participants were randomly assigned to
either a treatment or control group and further divided by self reported pre study alcohol consumption
levels. Participants completed pre measures (AUDIT, stages of change, alcohol consumption) and post
measures at two month follow up. Repeated measures factorial analysis of variance highlighted trends,
albeit non significant, for moderate drinkers in curbing weekend alcohol consumption for treatment
conditions whereas control group participants demonstrated increases in such consumption rates. This
study provides evidence of the potential for online alcohol reduction interventions in the university
environment, but further study is needed with larger sample sizes.
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32. Nutrition Navigators: Improving Student Health Through Peer Nutrition Education
Primary Presenter: Karen Newton, MPH, RD (University of Louisville)
Nutrition Navigators (NN) is a pilot peer education program at the University of Louisville designed to
improve students’ resilience and success while promoting sustainability initiatives by guiding students to
operationalize the implementation of four key concepts in their daily food choices: 1. Nutrient Density
focuses on quantity and variety of nutrients available in food compared to portion. 2. Caloric Density
describes the energy content of food relative to size. 3. Portion determination involves choosing portion
sizes that meet personal energy and nutrient goals. 4. Eat food sourced local & grown sustainably.
Nutrition Navigators have a booth in our main dining venue on certain weekdays during lunch and
dinner. On-duty Nutrition Navigators educate other students about the four key concepts to raise
nutritional I.Q. while assisting them in navigating the dining hall in order to build “Smart Plates.” In an
effort to reach this generation’s college population, NN take the approach of using social media to
encourage students to post photos of their plates and receive feedback from a NN online.
33. Securing Funding: Building a Mosaic for Student Health Center Financial Support
Primary Presenter: Julie Novak, DNSc, RN, CPNP, FAANP, FAAN (University of Texas Health Science Center
San Antonio)
Over four years, the UTHSCSA School of Nursing has developed, implemented, evaluated, sustained an
innovative nurse-led interprofessional Student Health Center model with high patient satisfaction scores
and positive clinical outcomes at 1/3 the cost of traditional models. Interprofessional faculty/students
develop an integrated model of learning/engagement focused on evidence-based health
promotion/disease prevention, community education and ER diversion. The clinics are sustained
through a mosaic of support. Quality/safety/behavioral health integration are measured. EPIC EHR
system is utilized.
34. Understanding the Needs of Sexual Behavior of Students who are Married and in Relationships
Primary Presenter: Sara B. Oswalt, MPH, PhD (University of Texas at San Antonio)
Sexual health programs on college campuses are often directed toward single individuals with a focus on
sexual risk. This research project surveyed college students at a Hispanic Serving Institution and
examined how relationship status relates to sexual behaviors. Results showed expected and unexpected
differences between the groups. Based on the results, expansion of sexual health programming on
college campuses to include those married and in committed relationships is justified.
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35. Improving Program Delivery and Relevance: Steps to Externally Conducting a Needs Assessment
for a Sexual Health Peer Education Program
Primary Presenter: Hannah Priest, BS, MAED (The University of Alabama)
This poster will describe the process utilized to conduct a needs assessment for an existing sexual health
peer education program. The PRECEDE-PROCEED model guided this multi-step process and will be
discussed along with the rationale for selected assessment methods. The poster will offer
recommendations for college health practitioners seeking to conduct a needs assessment for a health
promotion and education program as well as lessons learned.
36. Does HPV Vaccination Increase Unsafe Sex among College Women?— The Question to be
Answered
Primary Presenter: Nop Ratanasiripong, PhD, RN (California State University, Dominguez Hills)
Some advocacy groups are concerned about whether the HPV vaccine increases unsafe sex practice. This
study examined the differences in sexual behaviors between college women who have received the
vaccine (n=209) and have not received the HPV vaccine (n=175). There were no significant differences in
sexual behaviors (numbers of sexual partners, condom use) between the two groups. Numbers of sexual
partners before and after vaccination among vaccinees were not significantly different.
37. Vitamin D Deficiency in College Students: Prevalence and Implications
Primary Presenter: Ashley Roth, MS, RD, LDN (Seton Hill University)
A health assessment of university students (n=161; female 72.6%, Caucasian 82%; mean age 19.8) was
conducted in spring. Laboratory including 25-hydroxyvitamin(25-OH) D levels were obtained.
Participants completed Rate Your Plate (RYP) survey, which scores dietary quality based on frequency of
consumption of 27 food categories. 73.2% of participants had Vitamin D, (25-OH)D deficiency (<20
ng/mL). Participants with normal Vitamin D levels had a more healthful diet by RYP score, compared to
those with insufficiency (p<0.05).
38. Implementation Process and Evaluation Results from a Condom Dispenser Initiative at the
University of North Carolina Chapel Hill
Primary Presenter: Diana Sanchez, MPH (University of North Carolina Student Wellness)
College-aged students represent a high-risk group for STI and unintended pregnancy. Condoms afford
protection against both STI and pregnancy, yet their use remains relatively low among college students.
Programs aimed at increasing condom provision have been effective in increasing condom use among
college-aged students. This poster provides information on the successful implementation of condom
dispensers in restrooms throughout campus in August 2013, and post-installation evaluation data
regarding student utilization, acceptability and changes in condom self-efficacy.
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39. Sleep Quality, Not Sleep Quantity, Correlates with Academic Performance
Primary Presenter: Janice Sandrick, PhD, RD, FADA, LDN (Seton Hill University)
Sleep is essential for learning. However, little evidence validates this theory outside laboratory settings.
University students (n=157; female 72%, Caucasian 82%, mean age 20.0±1.9yrs) showed no difference in
total sleep time between students with GPA≥median and those <median (p=0.34). However, high-GPA
students reported better sleep quality (p=0.001), shorter sleep latency (p=0.035), less early AM
awakening (p=0.029) and less daytime fatigue (p=0.001). Parameters of sleep quality correlate more
strongly with academic performance than total sleep time.
40. STDs: The How, What and Why to Screening
Primary Presenter: Mary Schmidt-Owens, PhD, MS (University of Central Florida)
STD’s are prevalent among the college population. Early detection and treatment are key to reducing
the spread. This poster presentation will discuss 1) current statistics of prevalence among college
students, 2) current CDC recommendation for screening, 3) internal survey data used to identify those
groups attracted and those being missed for screening, 4) marketing/education that targets risk,
symptoms, treatment, and prevention, and 5) partnerships with and resources from local health
department to provide free screenings.
41. Team Nursing in College Health Clinics
Primary Presenter: Pamela Stokes, MSN, RN (Oklahoma State University Health Services)
Team nursing provides patients with effective continuity of care, addressing the fragmented care often
resulting from task-oriented care delivery models that are traditionally used in college health clinics. For
nurses’, team nursing aids in increasing the potential for giving meaningful care and develops a sense of
responsibility in each participant.
42. Web 2.0 Lift-Off (in a 1.0 setting): Designing a Student-Centered Health Service Website
Primary Presenter: Phung Tran-Khamphounvong (Columbia University)
Managing the development of an accessible and user-centered college health services website, in the
context of a large university setting, requires careful planning. There is little published literature to guide
effective site design with this population. With multiple stakeholders involved, special care is taken to
gather and integrate feedback, prioritize site needs, manage resource allocation, as well as motivate and
energize health staff to participate in the site design.
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43. An Analysis of College Student's Knowledge, Attitudes, and Perceptions Regarding Organ
Donation: A Case Study
Primary Presenter: Jennifer Tripken, EdD, CHES (Marymount University)
The purpose of this study was to investigate the intentions of college-aged students at a small midAtlantic University to register as organ donors using the Theory of Planned Behavior. In the Fall 2013,
over 2,300 undergraduates were asked to complete a survey regarding organ donation. The results of
this study were used to identify the barriers to the intention to become an organ donor and to target
those barriers in a follow-up intervention study.
44. Influenza: Education to Improve Vaccination Among College Students
Primary Presenter: Shelley Vaughn, RN, MS, FNP-BC (Eastern Arizona College)
Influenza is a common viral respiratory illness that affects thousands of people annually. Influenza
vaccination in college age persons is not optimal, and most recently reported to be 41.1% (ACHC, 2012).
This project will examine the prevalence of influenza vaccination among college dormitory students at
Eastern Arizona Community College, and evaluate the impact of an educational intervention on the
student’s decision to receive the influenza vaccine. Students living in the dormitory of Eastern Arizona
College will have an opportunity to participate in an education intervention during orientation and will
be asked to respond to a follow-up survey. The overall purpose of this project is to improve the rate of
influenza vaccination to 80% at Eastern Arizona College the goal recommended by the Healthy People
2020 (DHHS, 2013).
45. Use of Complementary and Alternative Medicine by Ivy League Students
Primary Presenter: Amy Versnik Nowak, PhD (University of Minnesota Duluth)
Education is a consistent significant predictor of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) use.
With that in mind, health researchers set out to examine CAM use among students at Columbia
University. Over 80% of respondents reported using at least one CAM therapy. Demographics and social
cognitive predictors, such as attitude and outcome expectancies regarding health care, were shown to
be significant predictors of CAM use. Recommendations for student health services and future research
will be presented.
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46. Immunization Requirements for Creighton University Residential Students: A Compliance Report
2012-13
Primary Presenter: Susan Weston, RN (Creighton University)
New immunization requirements were adopted by our student policy committee in 2012. This poster
reports describes the process of communicating the new requirements, collecting the information and
reporting to the university system. Once all of the data was posted, we used several methods to assure
compliancy had been met which helps protect the entire university from vaccine preventable diseases.
47. Institutional Alcohol Policies and the Relationship to Consumption among University Athletes
Primary Presenter: Ronald Williams, Jr., PhD, CHES (Texas State University)
This study assessed the relationship between alcohol consumption and institutional policies among
college athletes (n=698) at three institutions. Results indicated statistically significant interactions
between sport type, sex, and academic classification (p<.05) in relation to consumption. Drinking rates
were inversely related to perceptions of strength of alcohol policies at the university, athletic
department, and team levels (p<.01). This suggests that strong policies at all levels should be explored as
preventive measures for alcohol misuse among athletes.
48. Key Findings from the Smokeless Tobacco in College Students Study
Primary Presenter: Mark Wolfson, PhD (Wake Forest School of Medicine)
This poster reports key findings from a large cohort study of tobacco use of college students at 11
universities in North Carolina and Virginia. Topics include (1) the first tobacco product used by students
when initiating tobacco use, (2) students’ interest in trying new dissolvable tobacco products, (3)
students’ co-use of cigarettes and smokeless tobacco products, and (4) the dramatic increase in
availability of e-cigarettes for purchase in retail outlets surrounding college campuses.
49. Comparison of the Combined Use of Alcohol and Energy Drinks to Alcohol Alone on High Risk
Driving
Primary Presenter: Conrad Woolsey, PhD, CC-AASP, CHES (Logan University)
This study examined differences in drinking and driving behaviors among combined-users of energy
drinks and alcohol and those who consumed alcohol-only in a university sample (n=281). Combinedusers were significantly (p<.05) more likely to participate in multiple high-risk driving behaviors.
Participants also reported that combined-use made them feel more confident (36%), could reduce
alcohol’s effects (25%), made them more capable drivers (13%), as well as other risky perceptions.
Combined-users exhibit an increased likelihood for high-risk driving.

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