College Health Center Utilization Among a Sample of Senior College Women

Abstract This secondary analysis examines the self-reported reasons for visiting campus health centers (health care utilization) among senior college women. The original cross-sectional study recruited female college seniors from 2 northeastern 4-year universities. Nearly 82% of college women reported visiting their campus health center at some point during their time in college, with the majority (53.8%) reporting sickness as the reason for the visit (eg, headache, cold, flu). Injuries and gynecology services were also reasons reported. Findings illuminate specific health care utilization among college women, which can inform college health center practice and availability of services.