OBJECTIVE: To examine prevalence of multiple unhealthful behaviors and detect clusters of unhealthful behaviors among college women. METHODS: Women ages 18-22 enrolled full-time at an urban university located in the Northeastern United States were invited to complete an online survey, which assessed maintenance behaviors: fruits/vegetables, physical activity, cervical screening and at-risk behaviors: frequent drinking, smoking, and non-use of protective measures during sexual intercourse. Of 4774 invited, complete data is available for 1463 participants (1463/4774=30.6%). RESULTS: Nearly 65% had two or more unhealthful behaviors. Three distinct clusters were defined: cluster one included women who were lower in health maintenance and higher in at-risk behaviors; cluster two included women who were lower in health maintenance and lower in at-risk behaviors; and cluster three included women who were higher in health maintenance and intermediate in at-risk behaviors. CONCLUSION: These clustering patterns suggest health programs directed at college students address multiple behaviors simultaneously. PRACTICE IMPLICATIONS: Programs targeting multiple behaviors should consider activities for those seen within and outside of the context of health services. 2009 Elsevier Ireland Ltd. All rights reserved.
OBJECTIVE: To examine prevalence of multiple unhealthful behaviors and detect clusters of unhealthful behaviors among college women. METHODS:Women ages 18-22 enrolled full-time at an urban university located in the Northeastern United States were invited to complete an online survey, which assessed maintenance behaviors: fruits/vegetables, physical activity, cervical screening and at-risk behaviors: frequent drinking, smoking, and non-use of protective measures during sexual intercourse. Of 4774 invited, complete data is available for 1463 participants (1463/4774=30.6%). RESULTS: Nearly 65% had two or more unhealthful behaviors. Three distinct clusters were defined: cluster one included women who were lower in health maintenance and higher in at-risk behaviors; cluster two included women who were lower in health maintenance and lower in at-risk behaviors; and cluster three included women who were higher in health maintenance and intermediate in at-risk behaviors. CONCLUSION: These clustering patterns suggest health programs directed at college students address multiple behaviors simultaneously. PRACTICE IMPLICATIONS: Programs targeting multiple behaviors should consider activities for those seen within and outside of the context of health services. 2009 Elsevier Ireland Ltd. All rights reserved.
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