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50 Years of ERIC
50 Years of ERIC
The Education Resources Information Center (ERIC) is celebrating its 50th Birthday! First opened on May 15th, 1964 ERIC continues the long tradition of ongoing innovation and enhancement.

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Acceptability of Sexually Transmitted Infection Testing Using Self-Collected Vaginal Swabs among College Women
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Fielder, Robyn L.; Carey, Kate B.; Carey, Michael P. – Journal of American College Health, 2013
Objective: To assess the acceptability of sexually transmitted infection (STI) testing using self-collected vaginal swabs (SCVS) among college women. Participants: First-year female students ("N" = 483). Methods: Participants were offered free testing for 3 STIs using SCVS in April 2010 and later completed a survey regarding their…
Descriptors: Sexually Transmitted Diseases, Females, College Freshmen, Screening Tests
Screening and Brief Interventions for Alcohol Use in College Health Centers: A Review
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Seigers, Danielle K. L.; Carey, Kate B. – Journal of American College Health, 2010
Objectives: To provide a critical review of the efficacy of brief interventions for alcohol use in college health centers. Methods: Studies were included if (a) they examined brief intervention trials that were conducted in college- or university-based student health centers or emergency departments, and (b) they provided pre-post data to estimate…
Descriptors: Feedback (Response), Health Promotion, Drinking, Risk Management
Correlates of AUDIT Risk Status for Male and Female College Students
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DeMartini, Kelly S.; Carey, Kate B. – Journal of American College Health, 2009
Objective: The current study identified gender-specific correlates of hazardous drinker status as defined by the AUDIT. Participants: A total of 462 college student volunteers completed the study in 2006. The sample was predominantly Caucasian (75%) and female (55%). Methods: Participants completed a survey assessing demographics, alcohol use…
Descriptors: College Students, Gender Differences, Screening Tests, Correlation
Self-Reported Drinking-Game Participation of Income College Students.
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Borsari, Brian; Bergen-Cico, Dessa; Carey, Kate B. – Journal of American College Health, 2003
Surveyed incoming college students about their experiences with drinking games. Over 60 percent had played drinking games and considered them a means to get drunk quickly, socialize, control others, or get someone else drunk. Familiarity with drinking situations related to greater likelihood of playing drinking games. Participation was more common…
Descriptors: Alcohol Abuse, College Freshmen, Higher Education, Student Behavior