American College Health Association-National College Health Assessment (ACHA-NCHA) Spring 2004 Reference Group data report (abridged)

J Am Coll Health. 2006 Jan-Feb;54(4):201-11. doi: 10.3200/JACH.54.4.201-212.

Abstract

Assessing and understanding the health needs and capacities of college students is paramount to creating healthy campus communities. The American College Health Association-National College Health Assessment (ACHA-NCHA) is a survey instrument developed by the ACHA in 1998 to assist institutions of higher education in achieving this goal. The ACHA-NCHA contains approximately 300 questions assessing student health status and health problems, risk and protective behaviors, access to health information, impediments to academic performance, and perceived norms across a variety of content areas, including injury prevention; personal safety and violence; alcohol, tobacco, and other drug use; sexual health; weight, nutrition, and exercise; and mental health. Twice a year, the ACHA compiles aggregate data from participating institutions in a reference group report for data comparison. Results from the Spring 2004 Reference Group (N = 47,202) are presented in this article.

MeSH terms

  • Adolescent
  • Adult
  • Data Collection*
  • Female
  • Health Services Needs and Demand
  • Health Status*
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Risk-Taking
  • Students*
  • United States
  • Universities*