Birth control pills are a common way to prevent pregnancy in the United States. Nearly two-thirds of women in the United States use a form of contraceptive, of which 14% take birth control pills. 12% of women aged 15-44 struggle with infertility in the United States. This study focused on the effects of birth control […]
C65: How has COVID-19 Affected Drinking Habits of College Students and Their Parent(s)/Guardian(s)?
Drinking habits among college students is a public health crisis. During the pandemic, the alcohol consumption dynamics have shifted. During COVID-19, students experienced a higher level of isolation due to universities shutting down and students being sent home which made partying and socializing less accessible. These drastic changes to the social lives of the students […]
C77: Alcohol Intake and Antibiotic Use: Intended and Unintended Consequences among College Students
In the U.S., excessive alcohol consumption is very common and can cause many negative effects, and is a threat to public health. Alcohol consumption is linked to negative consequences. Examples of these harmful behaviors include assault, injury, car accidents, risky decision making, etc (White & Hingson, 2014). Additionally, it is very common to get ill […]
A14-P: Race/Ethnicity and Gestational Diabetes Mellitus in the United States: Analyses of National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES 2017-2018)
The development of diabetes mellitus during pregnancy, referred to as gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM), is a growing concern among public health practitioners and health care providers regarding maternal care. One disconcerting area of interest in particular regarding gestational diabetes is the heightened levels of morbidity of gestational diabetes among minority populations. With this issue in […]
A13-P: Association Between Household Income and Prevalence of Multiple Morbidities
Chronic diseases are the number one killer in the United States and account for approximately 90% of the $3.8 billion annual healthcare costs. One of the contributing factors to chronic diseases are high risk habits that could be attributed to stress. Socioeconomic status is highly correlated with stress. This study aims to look at the […]
B51-P: Impact of COVID-19 Anxiety on Drinking Behaviors in College Students
As of October 29, 2020, the United States has had 8,834,393 positive COVID-19 cases and 227,045 COVID-19 deaths (CDC, 2020). Although this disease is a recent development, some studies have already been conducted on COVID-19 anxiety. 20.9% of adults in Australia reported drinking more during the pandemic than before (Tran et al., 2020). 24.9% of […]
C55-P: Alcohol Behaviors Relating to Environmental Factors, Drinking Games, and Comfort Among College Students
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 […]