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Self-care practices of college students
Journal of American College Health : J of ACH
|January 1, 1989
Summary
College students frequently use self-care for minor illnesses, relying on friends, family, and past health advice. Future efforts should provide accessible, quality self-care information to promote personal health responsibility.
Area of Science:
- Health behavior
- Student health
- Self-care practices
Background:
- Most minor illnesses and injuries are managed through self-care.
- Information sources for self-care decisions are not well-documented.
Purpose of the Study:
- To examine self-care use among college students before visiting a student health service.
- To identify information sources utilized for self-care decisions.
Main Methods:
- Survey of college students visiting a student health service.
- Assessment of self-care practices and information sources.
Main Results:
- Nearly two-thirds of students engaged in self-care prior to their visit.
- Primary information sources included social networks, prior healthcare interactions, and medication advertisements.
Conclusions:
- Self-care is prevalent among college students.
- There is a need for objective, high-quality, accessible self-care information for this demographic.
- Promoting health as personal responsibility is crucial.