1. The Health and Wellness of CPP Students
A selection of data from the National College Health Assessment – II
Winter 2016

2. Profile of the Student Body Winter 2016
̴22,000 students (undergrad, grad, and other)
20,778 undergrads
Gender/Sex
56% male
44% female
Ethnicity/Heritage
40% Hispanic or Latino
24% Asian or Pacific Islander
19% White, non-Hispanic
3% Black, non-Hispanic
6% International
8% other
Average Age = 21

3. What is the NCHA-II?
National survey conducted on college campuses by the American College Health Association
Collects data regarding students’ health habits, behaviors and perceptions
Administered every 3 years at CPP
Web-based
Administered Winter 2016
438 respondents for a 6.3% response rate
55% female, 6% non-binary, 31% white non-Hispanic, 91% single (87% in 2013), 3.7% no insurance (19% in 2013), 78% hetero (91% in 2013)

4. 42% of students rate their health as very good or excellent
50% of males
36% of females (47% in 2013)
78% when “good” is added in (86% in 2013)

5. What are the most common physical health diagnosis?
Allergies – 17%
Asthma – 11%
Sinus infection – 11%
Back pain – 9%
UTI – 8%

6. Screenings and Immunizations
Two-thirds of students had a dental exam and cleaning during the past year
30% of females had routine gyn exam
28% of males performed testicular self exam
33% of females performed breast self exam
20% had HIV test (lifetime) (27% in 2013)
36% got influenza vaccine (past year)
38% got HPV vaccine
46% got meningococcal meningitis vaccine (37% in 2013)

7. Academic Impacts Stress – 34% Anxiety – 23% Sleep Difficulties – 22%
Internet Use/Computer Games – 17% (26% in 2013)
Work – 17%
Cold/Flu/Sore Throat – 17%
Depression – 14%
Concern for Friend or Family member – 12%
Finances – 10%

8. Safety on and around campus
Feel very safe on campus during the day
Males 91%
Females 78%
Feel very safe on campus at night
Males 57% (34% in 2013)
Females 17% (10% in 2013)
Feel very safe in community around campus during day
Males 50% (37% in 2013)
Females 36% (32% in 2013)
Feel very safe in community around campus at night
Males 24% (16% in 2013)
Females 11% (5% in 2013)

9. Alcohol Use at CPP Students’ perceptions of their peers:
What percent of students on campus have used alcohol at some point in their lives?
71%
What percent of students have used alcohol in the past 30 days?
50% (55% in 2013)
Students’ perceptions of their peers:
95% of students have used alcohol
92% are current users

10. What about other substances?
Cigarettes – 9%
Marijuana – 14%
E-cigs – 5%
Hookah – 7% (11% in 2013)
Other illicit drugs – 1% or less for all
Prescription drugs not theirs – 10% (15% in 2013)
30 Day Prevalence
12 month prevalence

11. Sexual Health What percent of students were sexually active?
57% (64% in 2013)
How many partners did they have in the past year? 1
During the past 30 days:
39% oral sex
39% vaginal sex
8% anal sex
What was the most popular form of contraception?
Male condom (60%)
Birth control pill (53%), withdrawal (31%)

12. Exercise and Nutrition
How many servings of vegetables and fruits per day?
5 or more – 3%
3-4 servings - 23%
1-2 servings – 65%
0 servings – 9%
What is the recommendation for weekly PA for adults?
5 or more days of the week, 30 min moderate, 20 min vigorous, or a combo of the two
What percent of students met this guideline?
Male – 46% (51% in 2013)
Female – 33% (37% in 2013)

13. Sleep
I get enough sleep to feel rested in the morning ____ days of the week.
6 days – 12%
3-5 days – 44%
1-2 days – 31%
0 days – 13%
45% said that sleepiness during daytime activities was more than a little problem.
59% feel tired, dragged out, or sleepy 3 or more days of the week

14. Measures of Mental Health (12 month prevalence)
82% felt overwhelmed by all they had to do
79% felt exhausted (not from physical activity)
62% felt very sad
56% felt very lonely
56% felt overwhelming anxiety (50% in 2013)
52% felt things were hopeless
38% felt overwhelming anger
37% felt so depressed difficult to function (33% in 2013)
11% seriously considered suicide (8% in 2013)
7% intentionally injured themselves
1% attempted suicide

15. Mental Health diagnoses
Anxiety – 11%
Depression – 10%
Panic Attacks – 7%
Insomnia – 4%
ADHD -4%
(all increased slightly from 2013)
20% of students reported one or more mental health diagnoses (15% in 2013)

16. Questions?