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Fletcher, Paula C.; Camblin, Amy – College Student Journal, 2008
Young adults between the ages of 20 to 24 are reported to have the highest smoking rates of any other age group. A questionnaire was used to assess the smoking practices and beliefs of 323 female university students. All participants were first year students entering university in a city where smoke-free legislation had been enacted. Results…
Descriptors: Age, Smoking, Young Adults, Beliefs
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Fletcher, Paula C.; Bryden, Pamela J.; Schneider, Margaret A.; Dawson, Kimberly A.; Vandermeer, Adrianne – College Student Journal, 2007
Limited evidence exists concerning the health of young adults, most likely attributable to the fact that young adults perceive themselves to be insusceptible to infirmity. This lack of information extends into higher education sectors, places that have venues for dispensing health information/education to many young adults. What is important to…
Descriptors: Student Attitudes, Needs Assessment, Quality of Life, Young Adults
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Bryden, Pamela J.; Fletcher, Paula C. – College Student Journal, 2007
The current study reports on a study examining the safety concerns of male and female faculty members on a small university campus. A 160-item questionnaire was distributed to 100 faculty members (58 males and 42 females; response rate was approximately 30%), which asked individuals questions pertaining to socio-demographic information, daily…
Descriptors: Women Faculty, College Faculty, Females, Males
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Bryden, Pamela J.; Fletcher, Paula C. – College Student Journal, 2007
The current study reports on a study examining the safety concerns of male and female staff members on a small university campus. A 160-item questionnaire was distributed to 231 staff employees (49 males and 182 females), which asked individuals questions pertaining to socio-demographic information, daily routines and campus activities, awareness…
Descriptors: Teacher Attitudes, Beliefs, Gender Differences, Safety
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Fletcher, Paula C.; Bryden, Pamela J. – College Student Journal, 2007
University and college campuses are not immune to acts of violence. Unfortunately there is limited information regarding violence in the academic setting among women employees. As such, the purpose of this exploratory research was to examine issues that female faculty and staff members have about safety on and around campus, including concerns…
Descriptors: Health Services, Campuses, Women Faculty, Safety
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Fletcher, Paula C.; Bryden, Pamela J. – College Student Journal, 2005
Cervical cancer is relatively preventable through regular cervical examinations and by engaging in healthy practices concerning lifestyle behaviors, like safe sexual intercourse. Despite the benefits that regular pap tests provide, screening tests continue to be under used by women, with younger women being one of the most negligent groups. Since…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Females, Screening Tests, Cancer