Empirically-based prevention programs for college students: Where are we and where are we going?

2013 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jessica Cronce ◽  
Mark A. Celio ◽  
Mary Larimer ◽  
Ty Lostutter ◽  
Clayton Neighbors
Keyword(s):  
College Students ◽  
Prevention Programs

Alcohol abuse prevention programs in college students

2013 ◽  
Vol 20 (3) ◽  
pp. 208-227 ◽  
Author(s):  
Melinda J. Ickes ◽  
Taj Haider ◽  
Manoj Sharma
Keyword(s):  
College Students ◽  
Alcohol Abuse ◽  
Prevention Programs ◽  
Abuse Prevention ◽  
Alcohol Abuse Prevention

An Evaluation of Two Dating Violence Prevention Programs on a College Campus

2016 ◽  
Vol 33 (23) ◽  
pp. 3630-3655 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kerry Peterson ◽  
Phyllis Sharps ◽  
Victoria Banyard ◽  
Ráchael A. Powers ◽  
Catherine Kaukinen ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
College Students ◽  
Violence Prevention ◽  
Dating Violence ◽  
Education Program ◽  
Psychological Health ◽  
Public Health Problem ◽  
Prevention Programs ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Post Test ◽  
Quasi Experimental

Dating violence is a serious and prevalent public health problem that is associated with numerous negative physical and psychological health outcomes, and yet there has been limited evaluation of prevention programs on college campuses. A recent innovation in campus prevention focuses on mobilizing bystanders to take action. To date, bystander programs have mainly been compared with no treatment control groups raising questions about what value is added to dating violence prevention by focusing on bystanders. This study compared a single 90-min bystander education program for dating violence prevention with a traditional awareness education program, as well as with a no education control group. Using a quasi-experimental pre-test/post-test design with follow-up at 2 months, a sample of predominately freshmen college students was randomized to either the bystander ( n = 369) or traditional awareness ( n = 376) dating violence education program. A non-randomized control group of freshmen students who did not receive any education were also surveyed ( n = 224). Students completed measures of attitudes, including rape myth acceptance, bystander efficacy, and intent to help as well as behavioral measures related to bystander action and victimization. Results showed that the bystander education program was more effective at changing attitudes, beliefs, efficacy, intentions, and self-reported behaviors compared with the traditional awareness education program. Both programs were significantly more effective than no education. The findings of this study have important implications for future dating violence prevention educational programming, emphasizing the value of bystander education programs for primary dating violence prevention among college students.

A Comparison of Male and Female College Students' Experiences of Sexual Coercion

1998 ◽  
Vol 22 (2) ◽  
pp. 177-195 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lucia F. O'Sullivan ◽  
E. Sandra Byers ◽  
Larry Finkelman
Keyword(s):  
College Students ◽  
Great Degree ◽  
Sexual Coercion ◽  
Past Research ◽  
Prevention Programs ◽  
Female College Students ◽  
Prevalence Rates ◽  
Men And Women ◽  
Male And Female ◽  
Female College

Research comparing men's and women's experiences of sexual coercion has typically assessed differences in prevalence rates and risk. We extended this line of research by comparing the contexts of sexual coercion and reactions to sexually coercive experiences in an attempt to understand the meanings that men and women attribute to these events. Participants were 433 randomly selected college students who responded to an anonymous survey. In line with past research, more men than women reported being sexually coercive, and more women than men reported being sexually coerced in the preceding year. There was a great degree of correspondence between men's and women's reports of the contexts within which sexual coercion occurred. According to their reports, sexual coercion occurred primarily within the heterosexual dating context. Compared to men, however, women reported more negative reactions and stronger resistance to the use of sexual coercion. These findings emphasize how comparisons of prevalence rates alone may obscure important differences in the phenomenology of sexually coercive incidents for men and women. Findings are discussed in terms of implications for the development of education and prevention programs and the need to reevaluate current approaches to interpreting prevalence reports.

scholarly journals Drug consumption by medical students in tegucigalpa, Honduras

2008 ◽  
Vol 16 (spe) ◽  
pp. 595-600 ◽  
Author(s):  
Juana Carolina Buchanan ◽  
Sandra Cristina Pillon
Keyword(s):  
College Students ◽  
Academic Performance ◽  
Medical Students ◽  
Demographic Factors ◽  
Prevention Programs ◽  
Drug Consumption ◽  
Recreational Drugs ◽  
Religious Women ◽  
Socio Demographic Factors

The use of drugs, in Honduras, involves 25% of college students. The most used substances include legal and recreational drugs, such as alcohol. This study aimed to identify the use of drugs and socio-demographic factors in a sample of 260 medical students. RESULTS: Average age of 20 years old, unemployed and religious women, single, with no children. Alcohol was the most consumed drug in the last six months for recreational purposes. The following stimulants were frequently consumed: caffeine, mate herb tea, energetic drinks and Coke. Drugs like marijuana, cocaine, valium and sedatives were used in smaller proportions. The reasons reported by women were: to alleviate tiredness and improve their academic performance. The men's reasons were recreation and to alleviate psychological tension. This research has implications for the development of drugs prevention programs in universities.

Attitudes and beliefs about HIV/AIDS behaviour and education among Tanzanian youth

Sexual Health ◽  
2009 ◽  
Vol 6 (4) ◽  
pp. 293 ◽  
Author(s):  
Edward Maswanya ◽  
Graham Brown ◽  
Gareth Merriman
Keyword(s):  
College Students ◽  
Hiv Infection ◽  
Cognitive Theory ◽  
Health Belief ◽  
Risk Behaviour ◽  
Prevention Programs ◽  
Aids Education ◽  
Accurate Information ◽  
Belief Model ◽  
Hiv Aids

Background: Tanzania faced with an increasing problem from HIV sexual infection and vulnerability of students is a key concern. This paper explores beliefs, attitudes and behavioural perspectives on HIV/AIDS education among students in Tanzania as there has been few qualitative information on the subject. Methods: A total of 20 college students of both sexes were interviewed in a qualitative study. Health Belief Model and Social Cognitive Theory were used to guide the interview and constant comparative analysis on their attitudes, beliefs, behaviour and education towards HIV infection risks were utilised. Results: During the interview, the following topics emerged: misinformation and desire for HIV/AIDS education program in school curricula; perceptions of one’s own and peer’s susceptibility to HIV infection; social norms regarding sexual behaviour and perceptions regarding access to education and health services. Lack of accurate information and lack of education at home and at school further contributed to risk behaviour. Conclusion: The study highlighted important perspectives of students towards HIV infection, risk behaviours which are important for HIV prevention programs for students. Based on the findings, recommendations for improvement in prevention programs among college students within Tanzanian schools context are discussed.

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