Computer self-administered screening for substance use in university student health centers.
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Serval ID
serval:BIB_2A08ADA8EBFF
Type
Article: article from journal or magazin.
Collection
Publications
Institution
Title
Computer self-administered screening for substance use in university student health centers.
Journal
Journal of American college health
ISSN
1940-3208 (Electronic)
ISSN-L
0744-8481
Publication state
Published
Issued date
2019
Peer-reviewed
Oui
Volume
67
Number
6
Pages
541-550
Language
english
Notes
Publication types: Journal Article ; Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural ; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
Publication Status: ppublish
Publication Status: ppublish
Abstract
Objective: To characterize the prevalence of tobacco, alcohol, and drug use and the acceptability of screening in university health centers. Participants: Five hundred and two consecutively recruited students presenting for primary care visits in February and August, 2015, in two health centers. Methods: Participants completed anonymous substance use questionnaires in the waiting area, and had the option of sharing results with their medical provider. We examined screening rates, prevalence, and predictors of sharing results. Results: Past-year use was 31.5% for tobacco, 67.1% for alcohol (>4 drinks/day), 38.6% for illicit drugs, and 9.2% for prescription drugs (nonmedical use). A minority (43.8%) shared screening results. Sharing was lowest among those with moderate-high risk use of tobacco (OR =0.37, 95% CI 0.20-0.69), alcohol (OR =0.48, 95% CI 0.25-0.90), or illicit drugs (OR =0.38, 95% CI 0.20-0.73). Conclusions: Screening can be integrated into university health services, but students with active substance use may be uncomfortable discussing it with medical providers.
Keywords
Female, Humans, Illicit Drugs, Male, Mass Screening/methods, Prescription Drugs, Prevalence, Primary Health Care/methods, Self Report, Students/statistics & numerical data, Substance-Related Disorders/diagnosis, Substance-Related Disorders/epidemiology, Surveys and Questionnaires, Tobacco Products/statistics & numerical data, Universities, Alcohol, alcohol use disorders, drug use disorders, illicit drugs, screening, student health services, tobacco
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