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Study title

University Student Health Survey 2004

Creator

Kunttu, Kristina (Finnish Student Health Service (FSHS))
Huttunen, Teppo (Oy 4Pharma Ltd)

Study number / PID

FSD2326 (FSD)

urn:nbn:fi:fsd:T-FSD2326 (URN)

10.60686/t-fsd2326 (DOI)

Data access

Restricted

Series

University Student Health Surveys

The survey series charts the physical, mental and social health of undergraduate students of higher education institutions in Finland. Other main themes include health-related behaviour and associated attitudes, social relationships, studies and financing studies, opinions on and the use of student health services. In addition to core questions, each survey contains questions on particular themes. The surveys were conducted by the Finnish Student Health Service (FSHS) at four-year intervals between 2000 and 2016. The Finnish Institute for Health and Welfare and the Social Insurance...

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Abstract

The health survey of university students charted the respondents' health and factors influencing their health. Main topics covered the respondents' general state of health, health behaviour, studying, relationships, working and living, use of health services, and sexual health. Questions covered general state of health, possible illnesses and injuries, use of medication, contraception, dieting and slimming, and amount of sleep. The respondents were also asked whether they had any physical or mental symptoms, including areas such as sexual health, eating disorders and dental hygiene. A symptom index was formed based on the responses. Men's and women's diseases were canvassed separately. In addition, mental health was investigated with the help of GHQ12 (General Health Questionnaire) and a screen test created by psychologist Salli Saari. The screen test focused on the respondents' relationships to their parents and friends, their sexuality, strengths, and skills. Health behaviour was examined with questions pertaining to dental hygiene, physical exercise, nutrition, smoking, drug and alcohol use, and accidents. The respondents were asked about their personal dental hygiene (e.g. use of toothpaste). They were also asked how often they exercised and why, and who organised the exercise. Nutritional habits were investigated with questions about the respondents' consumption of dairy and grain products, fruits, berries, vegetables, and sugary and fatty products. In addition, the respondents were also asked whether they were on a special diet. In relation to alcohol use, the respondents were asked how much and how often they drank alcohol, to what extent peer pressure influenced their alcohol use, and whether drinking had ever caused them problems. The questionnaire included an AUDIT-test (Alcohol Disorders Test). In relation to drug use, the respondents indicated whether they had used various drugs or medicine for recreational purposes. Accidents and road safety were...
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Topics

Social sciencesMedical and health sciencesYouthPsychologySigns and symptoms; pathological conditionsGeneral health and well-beingDrug abuse, alcohol and smokingPhysical fitness and exerciseDiet and nutrition

Keywords

AccidentsAlcohol useFood and nutritionDental healthDiet and exerciseDrinking behaviourDrug useEconomic conditionsHealthHealth statusHealth servicesInterpersonal relations
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Methodology

Data collection period

01/2004 - 05/2004

Country

Finland

Time dimension

Longitudinal: Trend/Repeated cross-section

Analysis unit

Individual

Universe

Finnish undergraduate students aged under 35 in universities

Sampling procedure

Probability: Systematic random

Kind of data

Quantitative

Data collection mode

Self-administered questionnaire: Paper

Access

Publisher

Finnish Social Science Data Archive

Publication year

2008

Terms of data access

The dataset is (B) available for research, teaching and study.

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