Queen’s released the results of the 2022 Student Health Surveys consisting of three concurrent surveys.
The 2022 survey results noted alcohol harm reduction and the ongoing need for health promotion services and peer-led outreach to remain an area of focus.
The results of the National College Health Assessment and Canadian Campus Wellbeing Survey were shared earlier this month in a presentation to the Board of Trustees. The results of the Health Canada’s Post-Secondary Drug and Alcohol Survey are pending release.
These surveys were conducted between Feb. 15 to March 22 of 2022 during COVID-19 lockdowns and restrictions, with online classes taking place until Feb. 28.
The surveys were conducted to gather a “snapshot” of the current students’ health behaviours, attitudes, experiences, and perceptions to guide continued action to promote student well-being at Queen’s.
33,720 total students responded to the surveys. Themes studied were students’ overall health, physical health, food security, mental health, substance use health, social health, and the awareness and use of health services.
Student athletes as a subgroup reported better health, in which 83 per cent of Queen’s students described their overall health as being between good, very good, or excellent.
63 per cent of students agree they feel the student body’s health and well-being are a priority at the university.
50 per cent of the respondents described their mental health as good, very good, or excellent. Another 83 per cent of Queen’s students feel they belong at the University.
Examples of campus actions were highlighted that promote various areas of health.
The on-campus Sexual Health Resource Centre provides for the 68 per cent of students who have engaged in sexual activity.
The AMS PEACH Market, located in the New Medical building, is open three days a week to the 11 per cent of students experiencing severe food insecurity.
The longstanding Campus Observation Room (COR), located near Leonard Dining Hall, works to mitigate the negative consequences of alcohol, cannabis, and other substance use.
Findings at Queen’s were in line with Canadian students’ health and wellbeing-related experiences, with increased rates of anxiety and depression and significant reports of binge drinking.
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