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Publication Date: 2021
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Mental and Physical Health in Service Member and Veteran Students Who Identify as American Indians and Alaskan Natives
Albright, D. L.; Fletcher, K. L.; McDaniel, J.; Godfrey, K.; Thomas, K. H.; Tovar, M.; Bertram, J. M.
Journal of American College Health, v69 n7 p783-790 2021
Objective: The purpose of this study was to explore (a) current utilization rates of university mental health services among American Indian/Alaskan Native/Native Hawaiian (AI/AN/NH) student veterans and (b) predictors of mental health service utilization among AI/AN student veterans. Participants: Data for this cross-sectional study were obtained from the American College Health Association (ACHA)'s 2011-2014 National College Health Assessment II (n = 103). Methods: University mental health service utilization rates were calculated as a percentage for AI/AN/NH student veterans. Multivariable logistic regression was used to determine predictors of mental health service utilization. Results: Results showed that 14% of AI/AN/NH student veterans have used university mental health services. Predictors of mental health service utilization in this population included financial stress, lack of deployment during service, suicidal ideation, and a diagnosis of depression, model X[superscript 2] (13) = 162. 128, p < 0.001, Nagelkerke R[superscript 2] = 0.130. Conclusion: This research identified gaps in service provision for AI/AN service member and veteran students on college campuses and provided possible models for intervention development.
Descriptors: Mental Health, Physical Health, Military Personnel, Veterans, College Students, American Indian Students, Alaska Natives, Use Studies, Predictor Variables, Multiple Regression Analysis, Depression (Psychology), Suicide, Mental Health Programs, Diabetes, Academic Achievement, Substance Abuse
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: Higher Education; Postsecondary Education
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Language: English
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