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Health screenings in college health centers: Variations in practice
Melissa A Sutherland1, M Katherine Hutchinson1, Bing Si2
1College of Nursing, University of Rhode Island, Kingston, Rhode Island, USA.
Journal of American College Health : J of ACH
|June 21, 2024
Summary
College health centers frequently screen for tobacco, alcohol, and mental health issues in female students. However, screening for eating disorders, obesity, and violence is less common, highlighting areas for improved healthcare practices.
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Women's Health
- Healthcare Provider Practice
Background:
- College health centers are crucial for addressing student well-being.
- Routine screening identifies priority health behaviors and experiences in female students.
Purpose of the Study:
- To examine routine health screenings for female college students.
- To identify variations in screening practices for six priority health issues.
Main Methods:
- Nationally representative survey of 1,221 healthcare providers (HCPs) in U.S. college health centers.
- HCPs reported on screening practices for tobacco use, alcohol use, eating disorders, obesity, anxiety/depression, and intimate partner/sexual violence (IPV/SV).
Main Results:
- High screening rates (75-85%) for tobacco use, alcohol use, and anxiety/depression.
- Lower screening rates for IPV/SV, obesity, and eating disorders.
- Nurse practitioners reported the highest IPV/SV screening rates.
Conclusions:
- College health centers offer vital opportunities for early detection and intervention.
- Improving screening practices for all priority health issues is essential.
- Healthcare providers are key to leading initiatives for enhanced screening.
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