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Barriers to mental health services among college students screened in student health: A latent class analysis
Journal of American college health, v ahead-of-print(ahead-of-print), pp 1-7
20 Jul 2022
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Abstract
Background: Almost a third of college students experience significant mental health concerns, but many do not receive adequate services. This study investigated barriers to mental health services among college students screened in a student health center primary care service. Method: Students (N = 1662) presenting for primary care completed mental health screenings and a barrier measure in the student health center of a university. Latent class analysis created barrier profiles. Results: Three barrier profiles were identified (none, logistical, all barriers). Profiles related to gender (p < .001), with logistical/all barrier profiles more likely amongst female students. No significant difference found by race. Students with higher depression scores were more likely to report logistical barriers than no barriers (p < .001). Conclusion: Programs must address multiple barriers to successfully engage students in treatment. Tailored interventions, including in primary care, should assess and respond to individual barriers, not just common ones.
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- Title
- Barriers to mental health services among college students screened in student health: A latent class analysis
- Creators
- Guy Weissinger - Villanova UniversityCrystal Ho - Drexel UniversityLinda Ruan-Iu - Drexel UniversityCatherine Van Fossen - Drexel UniversityGuy Diamond - Drexel University
- Publication Details
- Journal of American college health, v ahead-of-print(ahead-of-print), pp 1-7
- Publisher
- Taylor & Francis
- Resource Type
- Journal article
- Language
- English
- Academic Unit
- Center for Family Intervention Science; College of Nursing and Health Professions
- Web of Science ID
- WOS:000830409600001
- Scopus ID
- 2-s2.0-85134801741
- Other Identifier
- 991019168862004721
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- Web of Science research areas
- Education & Educational Research
- Public, Environmental & Occupational Health