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Commissioned Assignment:
Health Education for PSU Students
Beth Collitt (bjb154)
Christie Ghetian (ccb128)
Linda LaSalle (lal5)
Summer 2009
Health Promotion & WellnessMission Statement
To provide quality health education opportunities to students based on individual and community needs
The program strives to…
increase awareness and knowledge of health issues affecting college studentsprovide health education programs, information and materialspromote healthy lifestyle choicesinfluence community and organizational policies and norms that support healthy choices.
Overarching Framework
The Ecological Model
A comprehensive approach to advancing the health of students
Dahlberg, L.L., & Krug, E.G. (2002). Violence-a global public health problem. In Krug, E., Dahlberg, L.L., Mercy, J.A., Zwi, A.B., & Lozano, R. (eds). World Report on Violence and Health. Geneva, Switzerland: World Health Organization; 1-56.
Ecological Model
Alcohol Intervention ProgramHIV Counseling and TestingMarijuana Intervention ProgramNutrition ClinicSmoking Cessation
Individual Health Services
Peer Health Programs
HealthWorksHIV/AIDS Risk Reduction Advisory CouncilProject SmokelessS-Plan (Support, Survival, Success)
Outreach and Marketing
Eating Disorders Alcohol Sexual Health Tobacco
U.S. Dept of Health and Human Services’ National Health Objectives
Leading Health Indicators Physical Activity Substance Abuse Overweight and Obesity Tobacco Use
Responsible Sexual Behavior Mental Health Injury and Violence Immunization Environmental Quality Access to Health Care
http://www.healthypeople.gov/
Healthy Campus 2010
Taskforce on National Health Objectives,American College Health Association
Adapted 10 Leading Health Indicators Created objectives for each indicator specific to higher
education communities178 college objectives
Identify objectives
Recommend strategies to achieve objectives
Identify methods to measure progress
Provide information about progress
Identify and promote effective programs and
strategies
Help institutions of higher education make health
objectives a priority
Healthy Campus 2010 Mission Statement
Indicators Objectives Baseline Target
National College Health Assessment
American College Health Association - Task Force on National Health Objectives 34
Tobacco UseLeading Health Indicator
• 7-3b1. Increase the proportion of college students who have received information on tobacco use prevention.– Baseline 22.1%, 2010 Target 55%
• 27-1/2a. Reduce cigarette smoking by college students.– Baseline 25.1%, 2010 Target 10.5%
American College Health Association - Task Force on National Health Objectives 30
Overweight and ObesityLeading Health Indicator
• 7-3b10. Increase the proportion of college students who have received information on dietary behaviors and nutrition.– Baseline 32.7%, 2010 Target 55%
• 19-3. Reduce the proportion of adolescents and college student who are overweight and obese.– Baseline 29.5%, 2010 Target 16%
Top 10 self-reported factors affecting academic performanceFactor PSU1 (%) US2 (%)
Stress 41.1 32.9
Anxiety 30.9 15.53
Sleep Difficulties 24.3 25.4
Compulsive Computer/Internet Use 18.8 15.1
Upper Respiratory Infection (cold/flu, sinus, etc.) 18.4 24.84, 9.45
Relationship Issues 18.2 15.5
Depression 15.9 15.53
Concern for a Troubled Friend or Family Member
14.8 18.1
Alcohol Use 13.6 6.2
Financial Difficulties 7.4 --1 Penn State University, Student Health Survey, Fall 20072 National, Reference Group Summary ACHA-NCHA, Fall 20073 Depression/Anxiety Disorder/SAD combined4 Cold/Flu, Sore Throat5 Sinus Infection, Ear Infection, Bronchitis, Strep Throat
Academic Impact
Alcohol Nutrition Physical Activity Sleep Stress Tobacco
Healthy Penn State Leading Health Indicators
Objective: Decrease the percentage of male students who report high-risk1 drinking.
Baseline2 TargetNCHA: 23% --
PSU: 29.9% 24.9%
1Both surveys defined high-risk drinking for males as 5+ drinks in a 1-2 hour period in the last 2 weeks
2ACHA-NCHA 2007; PSU Pulse 2007
Leading Health Indicator: Alcohol
Objective: Decrease the percentage of female students who report high-risk1 drinking.
Baseline2 TargetNCHA: 20% --
PSU: 27.6% 22.6%
1PSU Pulse defined high-risk drinking for females as 4+ drinks in a 1-2 hour period in the last 2 weeks; ACHA-NCHA defined it as %+
2ACHA-NCHA 2007; PSU Pulse 2007
Leading Health Indicator: Alcohol
AlcoholEdu
AIP
HealthWorks
S-Plan
Social marketing
Promote alternative social activities to drinking
Strategies
Make the Cut
Objective: Increase the percentage of students who report consuming 4+ servings of vegetables per day.
Baseline1 TargetNCHA: 29.1%2 --
PSU: 2.2% 7.2%
1ACHA-NCHA 2007; PSU Student Health Survey 2007
2Students who consumed 3-4 servings of fruits and vegetables per day
Leading Health Indicator: Nutrition
Collaborate with Food Services:Availability and display of fruits and vegetables Availability of healthy eating and nutrition info
Social marketing campaign:Relationship between breakfast and academicsHealthy eating and nutrition info
Promote places to purchase locally grown fruits and vegetables (i.e., farmers’ markets and Cellar Market)
Strategies
Objective: Increase the percentage of students who report meeting minimum national guidelines1 for moderate physical activity.
Baseline2 TargetNCHA: 8.8%3 --
PSU: 50.5% 55.5%
12.5+ hours in the past 7 days
2ACHA-NCHA 2007; PSU Student Health Survey 2007
3Definied as 30 minutes of moderate or 20 minutes of vigorous exercise 4 of the last 7 days
Leading Health Indicator: Physical Activity
Social marketing campaign:National guidelines for physical activityEasy ways to meet recommendations, including campus activities
Promote HPW Wellness SeriesPromote the HealthWorks “Walk for Health” campus maps
Strategies
Objective: Reduce the percentage of students who report experiencing sleep difficulties that affect their academic performance.
Baseline1 TargetNCHA: 25.5% --
PSU: 24.3% 19.3%
1ACHA-NCHA 2007; PSU Student Health Survey 2007
Leading Health Indicator: Sleep
Social marketing campaign:Relationship between sleep and academicsRelationship between sleep and other health topics
(i.e., alcohol, nutrition, physical activity, smoking, and stress)
Online sleep moduleEnforcement of quiet hours in the residence halls
Strategies
Objective: Reduce the percentage of students who report stress as a factor affecting their academic performance.
Baseline1 TargetNCHA: 32.9% --
PSU: 41.1% 36.1%
1ACHA-NCHA 2007; PSU Student Health Survey 2007
Leading Health Indicator: Stress
Social marketing campaignRelationship between stress and other health topics (i.e., alcohol, nutrition, physical activity, sleep, and tobaccoStress management techniques
Stress reduction programs (e.g., Wellness Series)Online stress module/certificate
Strategies
Objective: Increase the percentage of students who report that they did not smoke in the past 30 days.
Baseline1 TargetNCHA: 81.1% --
PSU: 74.7% 79.7%
1ACHA-NCHA 2007; PSU Pulse 2007
Leading Health Indicator: Tobacco
Free smoking cessation services at UHS Social marketing campaign
Second-hand smokeEconomic and ecological impact of smoking-related litter
Support student advocacy for a smoke-free campus policy
Strategies
Commissioned Assignment
Build a website for the Healthy Penn State Initiative
Target audience: Penn State students
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Include the following health topics:AlcoholNutritionPhysical ActivitySleep StressTobacco
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Purpose: To promote healthy behaviors across each of the topic areasTo increase students’ knowledge about each of the topic areasTo increase students’ awareness of the effects of healthy behaviors on academic performance
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Assume the University Health Services identityCreate high quality, professional content & appearanceUse multimedia, links, graphic images
To be ‘housed’ within UHS website
Commissioned Assignment
4 sub-sections for each topic area:Audience relevance
Why does it matter and what do they need to know? (e.g., college-relevant statistics, educational content, etc.)
Self-assessmentHow do they measure up? (e.g., short Q/A section about personal behaviors with feedback)
Tips for improving healthWhat should they do to improve their health? (e.g., what behavioral action can be taken, tips to guide behavior, etc.)
ResourcesWhere can they go for help (e.g., websites, on-campus resources)
Visit us at:
201 Student Health Center!
Feel free to contact us:
Beth Collitt (bjb154)
Christie Ghetian (ccb128)
Linda LaSalle (lal5)
Questions?
Visit us at:
201 Student Health Center
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