Title

Risky Behavior of Adolescent College Students

Authors

Authors

N. R. Ahern

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Abbreviated Journal Title

J. Psychosoc. Nurs. Ment. Health Serv.

Keywords

INTERVENTION; INTERNET; Nursing

Abstract

Nurses who provide care to adolescent college students are challenged to meet their diverse health care needs. Recent national survey data on American college students indicate that many participate in risky behaviors, which can have detrimental effects on their physical and psychosocial health. These data also reveal that college students rank health educators and health center medical staff as the most believable sources of health-related information. Thus, nurses are in key positions to screen for and educate about stress, coping styles, and mental health issues. In addition to decreasing barriers to access, nurses can inform students on the kinds of resources available and their locations. This article also describes interventions that may be effective on college campuses for the reduction of risks and the promotion of positive coping and health outcomes in this population.

Journal Title

Journal of Psychosocial Nursing and Mental Health Services

Volume

47

Issue/Number

4

Publication Date

1-1-2009

Document Type

Article

Language

English

First Page

21

Last Page

25

WOS Identifier

WOS:000265338800009

ISSN

0279-3695

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