American College Health Association National College Health Assessment (ACHA-NCHA II)

1. American College Health AssociationNational College Health Assessment (ACHA-NCHA II) Conducted by: Center for Health Promotion Office of Counseling and Wellness Ithaca College February 2013

2. Background & Methodology

3. February 2013 Background • National College Health Assessment II (NCHA II) • Developed by ACHA / Conducted nationwide. • Conducted at IC biannually, 2003-2013. • Purpose of Surveying • Track data to identify trends in health behavior and attitudes in our student population. • Compare data with the ACHA-NCHA National Reference Group (N>100,000 students). • Use data to support and enhance programs and services.

4. NCHA Survey Questions • Impact of Health on Academic Performance • Health Problems in Past Year • Preventive Health Practices • Alcohol & Other Drugs • Sexual Health • Mental Health • Nutrition/Physical Activity/Sleep • Health Interests

5. February 2013 MethodologyNational College Health Assessment • Web-based; students receive survey invitation by email. • Incentive: Drawing for choice of free NetFlix subscription OR Apple iPod nano. • A random sample of IC full-time undergraduates provided by the IC Office of Institutional Research. • In 2013, the number of IC students that successfully received the survey invitation: 2737 • Response rate: 23% (n=632)

6. IC Respondent SampleCharacteristics

7. Demographic Data of Respondents February 2013

8. Demographic Data, cont. February 2013

9. Demographic Data, cont. February 2013

10. Health Problems & Practices

11. Within the last 12 months Health Problems: The Top 8 Have you been diagnosed or treated by a professional for any of the following? February 2013

12. Other Health Problems Within the last 12 months Have you been diagnosed or treated by a professional for any of the following? February 2013

13. Within the last school year Impact of Health on Academics Have any of the following affected your academic performance? February 2013

14. Disease Prevention Reported receiving the following vaccinations February 2013

15. Preventive Health Practices February 2013

16. Substance Use

18. *Consumed 5 or more drinks in one sitting during the past 2 weeks

19. Alcohol & Other Drug Use Within the last thirty days, have you used…? February 2013

20. Alcohol & Other Drugs: Used in Past Month February 2013

21. Alcohol & Other Drugs: Never Used in Lifetime February 2013

22. Within last 30 days Perception of Norms How often do you think the typical student at your school used…? *Percent of students who reported using the substance in the past month. **Percent of students who perceived that the “typical” IC student used the substance on a monthly basis. February 2013

23. High Risk (Binge) Drinking In the last two weeks, how many times have you had five or more alcohol drinks in a sitting? February 2013

24. Within the last 12 months Consequences of Alcohol Use Have you experienced any of the following as a consequence of your drinking? February 2013

25. Within the last 12 months Harm Reduction Behaviors When “partying”/socializing, did you…?* *Answered “Most of the time” or “Always” Students responding “N/A, Don’t Drink “ were excluded February 2013

26. Within the last 30 days Tobacco Cigarette Use: Past Month On how many days did you smoke cigarettes? February 2013

28. Within the last 30 days Marijuana Use On how many days did you use marijuana? February 2013

30. Within the last 12 months Prescription Drug Abuse Have you taken any of the following prescription drugs that were not prescribed to you? February 2013

31. Sexual Health

32. Trends: Sexual Engagement IC students reporting one or more sexual partners within the last 12 months February 2013

33. Within the last 12 months Sexual Partners With how many partners have you had sex (oral, vaginal, or anal)? February 2013

34. Within the last 30 days Use of Protection Used a condom or other protective barrier (mostly or always)* *Students responding “Never did this sexual activity” or “Have not done this during the last 30 days” were excluded . February 2013

35. Birth Control What method did you/your partner use to prevent pregnancy? February 2013

36. Within the last 12 months • Emergency Contraception • Unintended Pregnancy February 2013

37. Mental Health

38. Within the last 12 months Stress How would you rate the overall level of stress you have experienced? February 2013

39. Within the last 12 months Difficult Issues Have any of the following been traumatic or very difficult to handle? February 2013

40. Eating Disorders & Related Concerns February 2013

41. Depression Symptoms Within the last school year, have you…? February 2013

42. Within the last 12 months Other Mental Health Concerns Students experienced the following during the last 12 months: February 2013

44. Sleep, Nutrition, & Exercise

45. Sleep On how many of the past 7 days did you get enough sleep so that you felt rested in the morning? February 2013

46. Nutrition How many servings of fruits and vegetables do you usually have per day? February 2013

47. Exercise On how many of the past 7 days did you participate in moderate-intensity exercise for at least 30 minutes? February 2013

48. Body Mass Index (BMI) Estimated BMI based on self-reported height and weight February 2013

49. Self-Perception of Body Weight February 2013

50. Safety