Public Health
http://hdl.handle.net/10211.3/5686
2024-03-28T21:23:54ZThe Influence of Stress, Bmi, Gender, and Race/Ethnicity on Cigarette use Among Fresno State Students
http://hdl.handle.net/10211.3/211039
The Influence of Stress, Bmi, Gender, and Race/Ethnicity on Cigarette use Among Fresno State Students
Singleton, Narissa Lynn
The purpose of this study was to examine the differences in stress, BMI, gender,
and race/ethnicity upon cigarette use among students aged 18-24 years at California State
University, Fresno (Fresno State). According to the Centers for Disease Control and
Prevention (2019b), among individuals who smoke, young adults aged 18-24 showed
high rates of tobacco use. These individuals were more susceptible to adverse health
concerns over their lifetimes due to addiction (National Institute on Drug Abuse, 2018e).
There is currently no research about cigarette use among college students at Fresno State
concerning stress. Variables such as gender, BMI, and race/ethnicity were also studied.
This study analyzed secondary data from the American College Health Association–
National College Health Assessment II Spring 2018 survey, administered to a random
sample of Fresno State students. This study examined a population of 1,136 students aged
18-24 years.
This study found no statistically significant differences in cigarette use among
Fresno State students aged 18-24 years with regard to stress, BMI, and race/ethnicity.
This study did find statistically significant differences with regard to gender and cigarette
use among Fresno State students aged 18-24 years.
2019-05-01T00:00:00ZThe Influence of Depression, Living Arrangement, Gender, and Age on Bmi Status among Fresno State Students
http://hdl.handle.net/10211.3/210986
The Influence of Depression, Living Arrangement, Gender, and Age on Bmi Status among Fresno State Students
Thao, Mai Yee
The purpose of the study was to investigate the differences between having a diagnosis of depression in the past 12 months, living arrangement, gender, and age to BMI status among Fresno State students. The study utilized secondary data collected from the American College Health Association (ACHA) National College Health Assessment (NCHA) II survey at California State University, Fresno during the spring of 2016. A total of 1,569 students responded to the survey, for a total response rate of 22.4%. Pearson’s Chi-square was run through Crosstabs in SPSS to test the differences between the variables. The researcher found no difference between having a diagnosis of depression in the past 12 months and BMI status, but there was a difference between living arrangement and BMI status, age and BMI status, and gender and BMI status. Implications from the research indicated that there is a high prevalence of overweight/obesity among Fresno State students. Fresno State would benefit from providing additional resources and funds to hire on health educators and dietitians for weight management programs. Online resources and monthly emails can help to increase awareness of weight management programs. Resources and health information for weight management should be comprehensive and include appropriate referrals made by clinicians.
2019-05-01T00:00:00ZPerceptions of Smokeless Tobacco Among Collegiate Baseball Players at a Large California Public University
http://hdl.handle.net/10211.3/210983
Perceptions of Smokeless Tobacco Among Collegiate Baseball Players at a Large California Public University
Reece, Mark
The purpose of this study was to investigate and discover user perceptions of smokeless tobacco (ST) among collegiate baseball players. Incorporating elements of the Health Belief Model (HBM), the objective was to measure perceived susceptibility, severity, benefits, barriers, cues to action, self-efficacy, and variable influences of ST initiation and usage. This study collected primary data through the hosting of four independent focus group sessions. Additionally, an instrument was administered to two of the groups, containing demographic information and other comparative measures. NVivo was the qualitative analysis platform utilized to identify trends and themes related to various perceptions that were key elements of each focus group script. The study identified useful trends and perceptions. However, a limitation lies with the sample size. It is difficult to generalize results beyond the confines of the program featured. The results of this study suggest efforts to increase regulatory compliance are merited. It also appears accurate and significant knowledge regarding the dangers of ST are possessed by all participants, but a low perceived susceptibility exists resulting in a problematic scenario. Additionally, it can be recommended that future cessation programs feature a non-carcinogenic alternative that mimics the mouth texture of ST, a theme consistent in the focus groups featuring active players and alumni.
2019-05-01T00:00:00ZThe Effect of Prescription Drug use and Mental Illness on the Academic Performance of College Students Attending California State University, Fresno
http://hdl.handle.net/10211.3/210949
The Effect of Prescription Drug use and Mental Illness on the Academic Performance of College Students Attending California State University, Fresno
Kaur, Jasneelam
The purpose of the study was to determine if there were significant differences in
the academic performance of California State University, Fresno (Fresno State) students
due to the effect of prescription drug use and mental illness with respect to age, gender,
and grade level. This study used secondary data from the American College Health
Association–National College Health Assessment II survey from Spring 2018. The
Pearson Chi-Square Test was used to test significance among the variables of age,
gender, and grade level.
The study found no statistically significant differences in the academic
performance of college students depending on gender. However, the study did find
statistically significant differences in academic performance depending on the use of
prescription drugs with regard to mental illness and the variables of age and grade level.
The results of this study suggest that prescription drug use and mental illness influence
college students’ academic performance. However, the researcher recommends that
future studies include larger sample sizes and review other variables, such as
race/ethnicity.
2019-05-01T00:00:00Z