In the United States, drinking alcohol is a threat to college students’ health. Several factors predict problematic alcohol consumption including participation in drinking games (i.e., a way to socialize while consuming alcohol in a competitive manner). The participation of college students in drinking games at house parties may be increasing due to the COVID-19 pandemic. […]
A49-P: Applying the Integrated Model of Behavior to College Student Drinking Behavior during the COVID-19 Pandemic
Alcohol consumption continues to be a problem on college campuses. Whereas college students are motivated to consume alcohol for a multitude of reasons, researchers have distilled drinking motives into four main categories: social, enhancement, coping, and conformity (Cooper, 1994). It is unclear why college students have continued to attend large social gatherings where alcohol is […]
B49-P: The Role of Internal and External Factors Which Influence College Students Alcohol Consumption During a Global Pandemic
Alcohol is a public health problem among college students. The purpose of this study is to better understand what factors amplify problematic alcohol consumption among college students during a global pandemic. Previous research has linked problematic alcohol consumption to locus of control, drinking motives, and depression such that high levels of the aforementioned factors relate […]
B36-P: Examining Associations Between Binge Drinking and COVID-19 Gathering Regulation Adherence Among College Students
Alcohol consumption among college students remains a public health issue despite prevention and intervention efforts. According to Duclos et. al , there is a statistical correlation between people that participate in binge drinking activities also score highly on impulsivity assessments such as BART BIS-11. After the emergence of the COVID-19 pandemic, there were many social […]
A47-P: The Relationship Between Fear of Missing Out and Health-Conscious Drinking in College Students
Alcohol consumption is an increasing problem on college campuses. With increasing alcohol consumption also comes many negative consequences associated with drinking alcohol. For example, alcohol consumption is linked sexual and physical assault, vehicle accidents, and even death. One study found that 32% of college students meet criteria to diagnose them with alcohol abuse disorders (Fuertes). […]
A48-P: How Has Anxiety From the Covid-19 Pandemic Affected Drinking and Smoking Behaviors In College Students?
Alcohol and marijuana use among college students are a public health crisis. Additionally, “the frequency of alcohol use (i.e., average number of alcohol-using days) increased significantly… and the frequency of cannabis use (average number of cannabis using days) increased significantly from pre-COVID to post-COVID” (Dumas et al., 2020). Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, people are […]
B46-P: The Relationship between Anxiety and Drinking Motives Across Year in School
Alcohol use is a widespread issue among college students across the United States. A big factor that relates to this alcohol use is anxiety felt by students. In my research I have studied the relationship between anxiety and drinking motives. Further, I have researched the varying levels of anxiety across year in college. My research […]
A41-P: Does Your Energy Drink Really Boost Your Metabolism?
Background: Energy drink consumption is prevalent among college students, with recent studies indicating that >30% of college students consume energy drinks daily. These drinks range in caloric content, but typically contain caffeine in amounts greater than 1-2 cups of coffee. Additionally, they employ marketing claims such as “increased energy”, “increased attention/alertness”, “increased metabolism”, and “increased […]
A42-P: Associations Among Proinflammatory Cytokines, Insulin Resistance, and Subjective Sleep Quality
BACKGROUND: There are 27 million adults in the U.S. diagnosed with type II diabetes mellitus, a condition associated with significant morbidity and mortality due to insulin resistance. Insulin resistance regards the inability of the body to properly respond to insulin at target receptors, leading to increased blood-glucose levels from suppressed GLUT transporter expression. The presence […]
B43-P: A Social Media Summary of the “Reading for a Healthy Smile Campaign”: Promoting Oral Health Literacy
The purpose of this study was to evaluate the social media reach for an eBook for Oral Health Literacy© to promote child health education. The study aimed to summarize and determine the role of four separate social media channels in dissemination of the eBook for Oral Health Literacy©. Reading literacy among children as well as […]