Presenter Information

Shanti ONeilFollow

Major

Public Health

Anticipated Graduation Year

2024

Access Type

Open Access

Abstract

This presentation will discuss our investigation of the relationship between exercise and seeking treatment for substance use disorder (SUD) in college students. Data from Fall 2015 through Spring 2019, from the National College Health Assessment, were used in multivariable logistic regression models. Students who met the guidelines had a 30.6% increase in the odds of seeking SUD treatment compared to students who did not meet the guidelines (aOR = 1.306; 95% CI 1.142–1.493). The observed association underscores the potential value of considering exercise and physical activity in the development of SUD treatment strategies for college students.

Faculty Mentors & Instructors

Dr. Fares Qeadan, Parkinson School of Public Health and Health Sciences; William Barbeau; Dr. Kevin English

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The association between exercise and treatment seeking in college students diagnosed with substance use disorder

This presentation will discuss our investigation of the relationship between exercise and seeking treatment for substance use disorder (SUD) in college students. Data from Fall 2015 through Spring 2019, from the National College Health Assessment, were used in multivariable logistic regression models. Students who met the guidelines had a 30.6% increase in the odds of seeking SUD treatment compared to students who did not meet the guidelines (aOR = 1.306; 95% CI 1.142–1.493). The observed association underscores the potential value of considering exercise and physical activity in the development of SUD treatment strategies for college students.