On the basis of survey results it was concluded that community colleges have made considerable progress in improving student health services, but there is still much to be done. (Author/JD)

Student suicide on a large university campus is analyzed and implications for student health services are made. (JD)

Complex factors involved in the initiation and maintenance of cigarette smoking among college students are analyzed. (JD)

A study compared the effective v ineffective use of contraceptives at a major university by comparing college women who had experienced birth control failure with those who had not. Factors related to a woman's use of a contraceptive device include: satisfaction with its aesthetic properties; trust in its effectiveness; a feeling of comfort…

The cost effectiveness of four physician extenders and five family physicians was examined in a university health clinic. Physician extenders were as economical as physicians in the Family Practice Clinic and much more economical in the Student Health Clinic. (JMF)

A study is reported that examined college students' use of health services for the purpose of finding ways to increase student participation in health programs. (JD)

The results of a survey of student opinion on college mental health services are discussed. (JD)

Five hundred college students who had used Kent State University's School Health Service were surveyed to determine patient satisfaction with health care services. Overall satisfaction with the services was high, and satisfaction was significantly influenced by patients' perceptions of practitioners' technical competence and by the adequacy of the…

The results of a short-term psychotherapy quality assessment study, conducted at a university mental health service, are described. The outcome indicates that high-quality brief psychotherapy can be provided by university counseling services. (JN)

Women's gynecological health care needs are being partially met. Improvements that would increase patient involvement should be made. University and college health services can facilitate the planning, implementation, and evaluation of an effective gynecological care program. (CJ)

Oral and dental problems of the typical college-age population are described, and techniques for an adequate examination of the oral cavity are discussed. (JD)

Selected cases from a student health psychiatric service demonstrate the importance of family involvement in the therapeutic treatment program of each individual student irrespective of age or sex. Separation from family, adjustment to the college environment, and problems within the family all relate to the student's emotional well-being. (JN)

Dental attitudes of college students were examined: frequency of past visits; subceptibility to dental conditions; seriousness, preventability, and treatability of dental conditions; and satisfaction with dentists, practices, and other dental conditions. (Authors/CJ)

Mitral valve prolapse is the most common heart disease seen in college and university health services. It underlies most arrhythmia and many chest complaints. Activity and exercise restrictions are usually unnecessary. (Author/CJ)