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- Title
Care of the College Student.
- Authors
Unwin, Brian K.; Goodie, Jeffrey; Reamy, Brian V.; Quinlan, Jeffrey D.
- Abstract
Approximately 19 million students attend college in the United States. Although they are generally healthy, about 20% of youth have special health care needs, including asthma, diabetes mellitus, and learning, mental health, and substance use disorders. Physicians can facilitate the transition of a youth to an adult model of health care by using structured processes to orient the youth to self-care before entry into college. Stimulant medications are effective for treatment of students with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, but physicians should monitor for signs of drug diversion. Learning disorders may manifest with emotional or physical symptoms and are managed in a multidisciplinary fashion. Depression, anxiety, sleep problems, and posttraumatic stress and eating disorders are common in this population and can affect school performance. Screening and/or interventions for obesity, depression, anxiety, violence, nicotine use, and substance use are effective. Immunizations for influenza, human papillomavirus, meningococcus, and pertussis are crucial in this high-risk population. Lesbian, bisexual, gay, transgender, and queer students have unique health care needs.
- Subjects
UNITED States; PHYSICIANS; COLLEGE students; SUBSTANCE abuse; MEDICAL needs assessment; LGBTQ+ students
- Publication
American Family Physician, 2021, Vol 104, Issue 2, p141
- ISSN
0002-838X
- Publication type
journal article