Complete Higher Education Research Articles

Brazilians' level of knowledge, attitudes and practices towards COVID-19: a cross-sectional study.

Brazil is facing increasing cycles of numbers of infected people and deaths resulting from coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). This situation involves a series of factors, including the behavior of the population, that can be decisive for controlling the disease. To determine the knowledge, attitudes and practices of the Brazilian population regarding COVID-19. Cross-sectional survey-type study, conducted using a population sample from different Brazilian states. A quantitative, descriptive and analytical approach was used. Sampling was done according to convenience and via snowballing. The data collection instrument was a knowledge, attitudes and practices system. 1,655 people from all over Brazil participated in the survey; 80% were living in the southern region and 70.15% were female. More than 90% had knowledge and good attitudes relating to the means of transmission, preventive care and symptoms associated with COVID-19, although their knowledge and attitudes were not fully reflected in daily practices, for which there was lower adherence (80%). Greater knowledge was correlated with older participants, larger number of children, female sex and marital status; better attitude, with female sex and complete higher education; and better practices, with greater age, larger number of children and female sex. A large part of the population has general knowledge about COVID-19, but not all knowledge was applied in practice. Older people, females and university graduates stood out as the best informed and most committed to controlling the disease.

BPMN pra GERAL: a framework to translate BPMN to a citizen language

PurposeThis research work aims to expose the detailed construction of a framework for translation between Business Process Modeling and Notation (BPMN) and a citizen process language, named GERAL, so that BPMN and modeling non-experts can publicize their procedural information in an understandable and quality manner. The artifact is built in detail through epistemological rigor derived from empirical evidence and best practices related to the topic of understanding business processes, both based on well-established literature on the subject.Design/methodology/approachIn the case of research involving the construction of an artifact, the design science research (DSR) methodology was used to conduct engineering with an emphasis on the scientific method; for evaluation, the authors used the case study methodology. Data collection is based on documentation analysis, questionnaire, interview and observation. The authors also use references associating DSR with case studies, for greater contextual rigor of the research.FindingsThis work presents findings and contributions, both new and also reinforcing others already present (1) use of the principles of Citizen/Plain Language improve instructional communication related to process modeling; (2) the citizen process language GERAL itself; (3) the BPMN pra GERAL guide for process translation; (4) qualitative findings from the observation of the use of the artifact in a real case, with non-experts and (5) a well-founded instance of building a notation with an emphasis on understanding, which can be replicated in other cases.Research limitations/implicationsFuture perspectives for conducting the research are presented. As a qualitative research instantiated involving a subjective construct, such as understanding, generalization is partially limited and should be interpreted as a transferability criterion. The evaluation involved participants with complete higher education and graduates, even though from areas not dedicated to process modeling or BPMN, being non-experts. The main indicator was understood with limitations in other aspects, such as formal semantics and precise executability.Practical implicationsThe formative research showed improvements to the base artifact, the framework first version, which will consequently be reflected in the guide. The GERAL and the guide were very well received, and all participants were able to translate the proposed model effectively, despite small slips in second notation. The guide improved the participants' perception of transparency and understanding of business processes, making them aware of the benefits of this topic.Social implicationsThe output of the built and researched artifact are understandable models by non-experts in technical languages of business processes. It is an alternative for BPMN models and dubious/long texts. Almost unexpectedly, the guide and its principles awaken an appreciation of understandable procedural communication, that is, it builds an intrinsic motivation in the user of the importance of publicizing his processes and assists in compliance with current data disclosure laws. It also builds informational democratic values of better participation and data absorption, from translators to the target audience.Originality/valueIt presents a qualitative approach to deal with business process modeling and understanding; substantiates in detail, using well-established bases in the literature, the construction of a solution aimed at understanding business processes; offers a translation guide for non-experts and experts interested in disclosing and instructing their procedural information modeled in BPMN.

Socioeconomics inequities associated with different domains of physical activity: results of the National Health Survey 2019, Brazil.

To examine the socioeconomic indicators associated with engagement in physical activity (PA) in the leisure-time, transportation, domestic and occupational domains, in Brazilian adults. Cross-sectional study with secondary data from the National Health Survey (PNS), conducted in 2019. The factors associated with engagement in PA were analyzed using logistic regression. The study involved 88,500 Brazilian adults with mean age of 45 ± 17.5 years old. Longer working hours [odds ratio (OR) = 0.74; 95%CI 0.66;0.82; > 40h vs. ≥ 20h] and female sex (OR = 0.67; 95%CI 0.63;0.71) were associated with lower chances of engaging in leisure-time PA. Higher income (OR = 3.20; 95%CI 2.79;3.67; > 5 vs. ≥ minimum wage) and education level (OR = 3.01; 95%CI 2.74;3.32 - complete higher education vs. incomplete elementary school) were positively associated with leisure-time PA. Socioeconomic correlates were strongly related to engagement in PA in Brazilian adults, suggesting a pattern of inequity marked by the need for survival, which is socially reproduced.

DIFFERENTIALS IN EARNINGS FROM WORK AMONG HEALTH PROFESSIONALS IN BRAZIL – 2010/2017

INTRODUCTION: Income disparities among professionals employed in the health job market are discrepant in Brazil, even when comparing professionals with the same socioeconomic and demographic characteristics, but with complete higher education in different areas of the health sector. OBJECTIVE: The objective of this article is to analyze the differentials in earnings from work for those allocated in the health sector as a function of having completed higher education in different undergraduate courses in the health area. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Data from the Annual Social Information Report - RAIS of the Social Security and Employment Secretariat of the Ministry of Economy of Brazil - MEB for the years 2010 and 2017 are used. In addition, quantile regressions are used to measure income differentials in the quantiles of the conditional distribution of wages. RESULTS: The results show that physicians' earnings are much higher than that of other health professionals in all quantiles of earnings, with the wage/hour worked by these professionals far exceeding 100%, as disparities still rise in the upper tail of labor income. In addition, attributes such as experience and age had positive effects on income. CONCLUSIONS: This article highlights the existence of great income inequality among workers in the same area and with a similar level of education. That said, it is necessary to strengthen the other areas of health, through the representation of class councils and the establishment of fair wage floors, in order to improve the income of all employed people, reducing existing inequalities in the sector.

Association between socioeconomic factors and origin of hospital referrals among patients with oral cancer.

Background The Brazilian Unified Health System (SUS) is responsible for offering free assistance to more than 100 million Brazilians, including treatment of oral cancer lesions. Considering that the Brazilian public system aids the most vulnerable population, this study analyzed whether the origin of hospital referrals of patients with oral cancer is associated with socioeconomic factors.Material and Methods A cross-sectional study was carried out from cancer hospital records of the National Cancer Institute (RHC-INCA), considering the primary locations (C00 to C06) diagnosed between 2016 and 2019. Data on gender, skin color (white and non-white), education (no schooling, incomplete or complete elementary education; high school; incomplete and complete higher education) and origin of referral (SUS and non-SUS) were analyzed by multiple logistic regression (p<0.05).Results Higher referral rates by the SUS were observed in 2017 (OR=1.27; 95% CI=1.098-1.480) and 2018 (OR=1.28; 95% CI=1.101-1.490); no differences were found between the years 2016 and 2019. Regarding gender, men were 40% more likely to have the SUS as the source of referral (OR=1.40; 95% CI=1.233-1.600). Non-white individuals were 34% more likely to have the SUS as the source of the referral (OR=1.34; 95% CI=1.190-1.512). Illiterate individuals or individuals who only attended elementary school were 6.38 times more likely to be referred by the SUS than individuals with higher education (OR=6.38; 95% CI=5.228-7.796).Conclusions It is concluded that the origin of hospital referrals via SUS of patients with oral cancer is associated with socioeconomic factors. Key words:Mouth neoplasms, oral diagnosis, health service coverage.

Áreas protegidas, turismo e percursos pedestres. O perfil do pedestrianista na Serra da Lousã (Portugal)

The management models of protected areas have sought to promote an integrated management of the various uses directed at conservation and maintenance of crucial environmental functions for their eco‑ systems and habitats. Among the most prominent trends, especially over the last few decades, tourism and leisure activities in protected and / or classified areas have placed “new” demands on these areas, especially for low‑carbon, low‑intensity activities such as nature and active tourism, where the tourists tend to be more environmentally‑friendly and aware. Considering that hiking trails and the practice of hiking are among the most popular and important activities in protected areas worldwide, the present research is aimed at identi‑ fying the typical profile of hikers visiting the PR1 GOI trail (Serra da Lousã, Portugal) and comparing it with the results obtained in other studies carried out within the framework of international scientific literature. The data obtained through a questionnaire survey applied by Cordeiro (2017) to hikers, allowed us to con‑ clude that the identified profile is in line with those described in other studies, with a homogeneous distribu‑ tion by gender, with ages between 18 and 35 and complete higher education, presenting contact with nature as the main reason for carrying out the trail, and carrying out the activity, predominantly, in groups. In sum‑ mary, the importance of knowing the profiles, practices and motivations of hikers is crucial for development agents (public and private) to adapt their strategies for action and planning of tourist activity accordingly.

Evolution of diabetes in Brazil: prevalence data from the 2013 and 2019 Brazilian National Health Survey.

The prevalence of diabetes has been growing worldwide. This study aimed to estimate the prevalence of self-reported diabetes in Brazil in 2019, to describe its evolution from 2013, and to evaluate the role of population growth, aging, and other factors in the changes found. The 2019 Brazilian National Health Survey, a nationally representative cross-sectional survey, queried a physician diagnosis of diabetes in a probabilistic multistage cluster sample. The crude prevalence of known diabetes in 2019 was 7.7% (7.4%-8.0%), a 24% relative increase to the prevalence of 2013. Though this increase was greater in men (30%) than women (20%), 2019 prevalence remained higher in women (8.4%) than in men (6.9%). Age-adjusted prevalence was uniformly lower in the North region, and uniformly higher in the Southeast and Central-West regions. In 2019, 12.3 million cases of diabetes were found, a 36.4% increase from the 9.0 million in 2013. Drivers of this rise include increase in size (9.9%) and aging (1.8%) of the Brazilian population, and to all other factors, including increased case-detection and incidence, as well as decreased diabetes mortality (24.7%). Main correlates of greater prevalence - adjusted by the Poisson regression with robust variance - were older age (PR = 27.2, 95%CI: 1.2-42.9 for ≥ 65 years vs. 18-24 years), hypertension (PR = 2.6, 95%CI: 2.4-2.8 vs. normotension), and obesity (PR = 2.3, 95%CI: 2.1-2.5 vs. BMI < 25kg/m2). Those with a complete higher education had a 40% lower prevalence (PR = 0.6; 95%CI: 0.54-0.70 vs. incomplete elementary education). In conclusion, accompanying a worldwide trend, Brazil presents an increasing prevalence of diabetes throughout its regions, posing a huge burden to its population and health systems.

ARRAKASTA programa: babes-sistematik ateratzen diren gazteek unibertsitate-ikasketak aukera-berdintasunean egiteko giltza

Hamabost urtetan bete beharreko Garapen Iraunkorreko Helburuak markatu dizkigu Garapen Iraunkorrerako 2030 Agendak; haietako bat, hezkuntza. Hezkuntzak guztiontzako eskubide bat izan behar du, kalitatezkoa, inklusiboa, bidezkoa eta etengabe ikaskuntzarako aukerak eskaintzen dituena. Artikulu honek hezkuntzari lotutako garapen iraunkorreko helburua azaltzen du; zehazki, helburu horren hirugarren erronkari helduko dio, hezkuntza-eskubidean eta goi mailako hezkuntzari dagokion aukera-berdintasunean sakonduz. Horretarako, UPV/EHUk arrakasta akademikoa lortzeko bultzatutako Arrakasta programa aitzindaria erabiliko dugu eredu gisa. Programa horrek haur eta nerabeen babeserako eta gizarte-inklusiorako sistemen barruan dauden gazteek unibertsitatean sartzeko eta goi mailako ikasketak arrakastaz bukatzeko aukera izateko baldintzak sortzen ditu. Artikulu honetan, programa hori martxan jartzeko prozesua, garapena eta bertan parte hartzen duten ikasleen pertzepzioak jasotzen dira. Parte-hartzaileen lehen pertzepzioek argi uzten dute beren goi mailako ikasketen «blindatzea» baino haratago doala programa; izan ere, itxaropenak sortzen ditu, babes-sisteman artatutako haur eta nerabeen eta agenteren ikuspegi, itxaropen eta zerumugak aldatzen ditu, eta, garrantzitsuena, hezkuntza inklusiboa eta aukera-berdintasuna bermatzen ditu.

Influencers of Immediate Postmastectomy Reconstruction: A National Cancer Database Analysis.

The literature examining decision-making related to treatment and reconstruction for women with breast cancer has established that patient, clinical, and facility factors all play a role. The aim of this study was to use the National Cancer Database to determine how patient, clinical, and facility factors influence: (1) the receipt of immediate breast reconstruction; and (2) the type of immediate breast reconstruction received (implant-based, autologous, or a combination). A total of 638,772 female patients with breast cancers (Tis-T3, N0-N1, or M0) who between 2004 and 2017 received immediate reconstruction following mastectomy were identified in the National Cancer Database. Univariate and multivariate logistic regression models were applied to identify characteristics associated with immediate breast reconstruction and type of reconstruction. Immediate breast reconstruction was more frequently associated with patients of White race, younger age, with private insurance, with lesser comorbidities, who resided in zip codes with higher median incomes or higher rates of high-school graduation, in urban areas, with Tis to T2 disease, or with involvement of <4 lymph nodes (all odds ratios [ORs] > 1.1). Negative predictors of immediate breast reconstruction were insurance status with Medicaid, Medicare, other government insurance, and none or unknown insurance (all ORs < 0.79). Implant-based reconstruction was associated with non-Black race, uninsured status, completion of higher education, undifferentiated disease, and stage T0 disease (all ORs > 1.10). These findings confirm some previous studies on what patient, clinical, and facility factors affect decision-making, but also raise new questions that relate to the impact of third-party payer on receipt and type of reconstruction postmastectomy for breast cancer.

Rationales for a Lottery Among the Qualified to Select Medical Trainees: Decades of Dutch Experience

Rationales for a Lottery Among the Qualified to Select Medical Trainees: Decades of Dutch Experience

Iniquidades socioeconômicas na saúde bucal de estudantes universitários do sul do Brasil

Objective: To identify the magnitude of the association between dental caries experience and negative self-perception of oral health with socioeconomic determinants. Methods: Cross-sectional study conducted with data from a prospective cohort with university students entering the Federal University of Pelotas (UFPel) in 2016. Data were collected through a self-administered questionnaire, including demographic, socioeconomic and psychosocial characteristics. The outcomes of the present study were experience of self-reported caries (history of caries disease) and self-perceived oral health (positive versus negative). Results: A total of 3,237 students joined, of which 2,089 (64.5%) agreed to participate in the study. The Poisson regression model known that university students with an income of R $ 1001 to 5000.00 and R $ 5001 or more primary, respectively, a prevalence ratio (PR) 14% (PR=0,86; 95%CI 0,80-0,92) and 18% (PR=0,82; 95%IC 0,74 a 0,90) lower of caries experience, as well as individualizing mothers had completed high school prevalence a 14% (PR= 0,86; 95%CI 0,80 a 0,92) lower prevalence and complete higher education 19% (PR= 0,81; 95%CI 0,75 a 0,87) less caries experience when compared to reference groups. In the self-perception of oral health, the results for income of R $ 1001 to 5000.00 and R $ 5001 or more dissipated, respectively, a 23% (PR= 0,77; 95%IC 0,64 a 0,91) and 43% (PR= 0,57; 95%IC 0,45 a 0,72) lower prevalence of having negative self-perception of oral health and qualified originating from complete higher education reported a 23% lower prevalence of negative self-perceived oral health when compared to the reference (PR= 0,79; 95%IC 0,66 a 0,97). Conclusions: The findings of the present study confirm that socioeconomic indicators influence the experience of caries and self-perceived oral health among university students.

Predicting Completion: The Road to Informed Study Decisions in Higher Online Education

Non-completion is an ongoing concern in higher education, and even more so in higher online education. One way to address this problem is to take initiatives prior to student enrollment, enabling informed decision making. In line with this, an institution for open higher online education seeks to develop a (non-committal) online self-assessment for prospective students. To identify variables (tests) to be included in this self-assessment, the present study aims at validating variables–previously identified as “predictive of completion in higher education and open to intervention before enrollment”—within the current higher online education context. Results of correlational analyses indicate that the following modifiable variables are relevant to include: hours planned to study, employment hours, study intention, discipline, discipline confidence, basic mathematical skills, and social support. Based on a sensitivity cut-off of 95% (to minimize false negatives) about 13% of the actual non-completers could be identified correctly. Implications for future development of the self-assessment are discussed.

Changes in Multiple Birth Rates and Parental Demographic Factors in South Korea During the Last Four Decades: 1981-2019.

Over the previous decades, twinning rates worldwide have increased remarkably. This study aimed to describe changes in multiple birth rates and related demographic characteristics, such as maternal age and the level of education of parents in South Korea from 1981 to 2019. This study analyzed birth data obtained from the Korean Statistical Information Service. From 1981 to 2019, the total twinning rate increased from 5 to 22.5 pairs per 1000 births. This rapid increase was due to an increase in dizygotic twin births, which mainly occurred in mothers aged between 30 and 39 years. The average maternal age of multiples increased from 26.06 years in 1981 to 33.98 years in 2019, suggesting that a delay in childbearing contributed to the increase in the twinning rate. The percentage of mothers of multiples who completed a college or higher degree (CHD) increased by 1000% from 1981 to 2019, indicating that a sharp increase in the level of education of females in part explains the delay in childbearing. The percentages of individuals who completed a CHD were higher among parents of multiples than among those of singletons in recent years when public funding arrangements for fertility treatments were available. This result suggested that completion of higher education may be associated with increased use of assisted reproductive technology (ART) independent of the financial status of couples. Taken together, the analysis suggested that increased maternal age, ART and the increased number of females who completed CHD may be responsible for the remarkable increase in the rates of multiple births in South Korea in the last four decades.

Aboriginal student engagement and success in Kimberley tertiary education

Abstract Over recent years, considerable effort has been put into increasing Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander (First Nations) participation in higher education. While there are signs that enrolments are increasing, the sustained engagement and successful completion of higher education remains challenging, particularly in remote locations. With this in mind, a collaborative research project among researchers from three northern Australian tertiary education institutions was designed to understand student perspectives, particularly from remote contexts, about their engagement and success towards completion in higher education. Based on a qualitative research design situating Indigenist/interpretive research within a critical realism metatheory, we present findings from the study, based in the Kimberley region of Western Australia, and unpack implications for higher education provision in remote contexts. The findings point to the unique challenges faced by students who live in the Kimberley—and perhaps in other remote locations around Australia. In order to meet these needs, we suggest that tertiary education providers must tailor provision to ensure that engagement with Aboriginal students is relational and culturally safe.

Maternal insecurity in breastfeeding women served at a human milk bank

Abstract Objectives: to verify the prevalence and factors associated with maternal insecurity in breastfeeding with lactating women treated at a milk bank. Methods: cross-sectional study with secondary record data from January 2017 to December 2018 at the Human Milk Bank of the University Hospital of the Federal University of Maranhão. Results: a total of 891 lactating women were analyzed, of which 23.4% had maternal insecurity, being the second most prevalent complication. Most were young adults, married (68%), with complete higher education (64.9%) and family income above five minimum wages (32.5%). Regarding the obstetric history, the highest frequency was ofprimigravida (63.7%o), primiparous (70%), who had had seven or more prenatal appointments (91 %) in private health services (76.5%) where most births also occurred (78.6%), with cesarean section being the most prevalent mode of delivery (86.5%), 47.2% reported never having received guidance on breastfeeding and 80.7% were breastfeeding for the first time. There was a statistically significant relationship (p-value &lt; 0.05) of maternal insecurity with the place where the prenatal care was performed and the place and mode of delivery. Conclusion: maternal insecurity was the second most prevalent breast complication among lactating women in the service. It stands out the need for adequate guidance and counseling on the subject, especially during prenatal care, contributing to avoid early weaning

Age as a merit in admission decisions for higher education

This paper uses register data to study how a particular age reward feature affects admission into two highly competitive study programs: medicine and law. The Norwegian admission system to higher education is centralized, and applicants compete in two quotas: one quota almost entirely based on grade point average from upper secondary education and one quota where students can compete with improved grades and where being older automatically increases the chance of acceptance, by awarding age points. For these study programs, we find that the admission system creates a waiting game, as gaining admission in the second quota is nearly impossible without accumulating a substantial amount of age points. If age predicts completion in higher education, this waiting game might be justified. However, if anything, we find the opposite to be true. Our paper suggests that age should carry less weight in admission decisions and that countries and/or higher education institutions should carefully consider how their admission system affects student incentives and how applicants are selected.

Comprehensive evaluation of labour efficiency at macro- and mesoeconomic levels in Ukraine

The article is devoted to the evaluation of labour efficiency at macro- and mesoeconomic levels in order to form the principles of public administration. Special attention is paid to the development of a complex approach to assessing labour efficiency. It is based on the systematization of 36 indicators by main groups: the state of the use of fixed capital; investment activity; innovative activity; use of working time; composition of the payroll budget; formation and use of personnel. A comprehensive analysis and assessment of labour efficiency at macro- and mesoeconomic levels will make it possible to identify and play a significant role in growing reserves of labour efficiency factors. The results of the research have shown that at macro-, mesoeconomic levels there are significant reserves for labour productivity growth by increasing technical level of production, efficient investment and innovation activities, improving the use of working time with minimizing losses, changes in production, labour and management, material incentives and raising educational and qualification levels. It is proved that in the group of factors Composition of the payroll the decrease in incentive and compensation payments and additional wages in the payroll budget for led to a decline in labour productivity index at the level of national economy and labour productivity index at the level of Kirovohrad region. It is established that influential factors from the group Formation and use of personnel index of the coefficient of advanced training of the average number of full-time index of the coefficient Trained in new professions in relation to the average number of full-time employees; index of the share of the employed population with a complete higher education.

TRANSLATION AND TRANSCULTURAL ADAPTATION OF THE INJURY REPORT FORM FOR RUGBY UNION.

ABSTRACTObjective: To translate into Brazilian Portuguese and conduct the cross-cultural adaptation of the “Injury Report Form for Rugby Union” questionnaire. Methods: This is a cross-sectional study, level of evidence II, with following the steps: translation; synthesis; back-translation; review by a committee of experts and pre-final version; pre-test to verify comprehension; elaboration of the final version of the instrument and clinical application. Results: The two versions resulting from the translation and adaptation process did not show great differences. The pre-final version was filled by 23 male rugby players; three questions were not understood by 40%, 27% and 82.5% of the players, respectively, which required a new meeting with a multidisciplinary committee of experts. The modifications were made, requiring then a new application. The new version was filled by 25 male rugby players, aged 29.44 ± 5.90 years; of which 56% had complete higher education; finalizing the process of cross-cultural adaptation. Conclusion: The questionnaire “Formulário para Notificação/Avaliação de Lesão em Jogadores de Rugby” was translated and transculturally adapted into Brazilian Portuguese. Level of Evidence II, Diagnostic Studies - Investigating a Diagnostic Test.

Vulnerabilidade Educacional e Vulnerabilidade Acadêmica

Este artigo tem como objetivo discutir o conceito de vulnerabilidade aplicado ao âmbito educacional, especialmente, ao ensino superior. Trata-se de um estudo fundamentado na revisão bibliográfica e análise crítica. O objetivo é possibilitar alternativas politizadoras à sua acepção, compreendendo as diferentes definições conceituais, o sentido predominante e limitador propiciado ao conceito, o qual é incorporado pelas políticas sociais. O debate sobre a vulnerabilidade, em âmbito acadêmico, revela problemáticas específicas e inter-relacionadas em relação ao acesso, permanência/evasão e conclusão do ensino superior. O aporte teórico fundamental oferece consistência às propostas e possibilidades interventivas, a partir de metodologias específicas.

Higher Education Completion Rates for Domestic Undergraduate Students Who Access Mental Health Services Using A Multi-Agency Matched Population Cohort

By linking Education, Health, and Welfare data in the Multi-Agency Data Integration Project (MADIP), our analysis looked at the impact of poor mental health on the likelihood of completing an undergraduate degree in Australia.&#x0D; IntroductionCompletion of a bachelor degree is important to both the student and the government, as it provides lifelong benefits and prevents investment loss. Previous research has reported conflicting findings regarding whether students with mental ill health are less likely to complete a degree, with an estimated 25 per cent of young adult university students experiencing mental ill-health each year.&#x0D; Objectives and ApproachOur research analysed national mental health service use and related pharmaceutical prescriptions linked with education data to determine the extent and effect of known mental health conditions on undergraduate student six-year completion rates. We followed a de-identified cohort of 120,000 students who commenced an undergraduate degree for the first time in 2011 for six years. Summary statistics and a binomial logit was used on a matched sample to confirm significance.&#x0D; ResultsWe found that students with a known mental health condition had a significantly lower six-year completion rate (58 per cent) than those students with no known mental health condition (71 per cent). By simulating a randomised control trial controlling for a wide range of demographics, we showed that these results held and that completion rates worsened with increasing severity of mental health conditions, as measured by usage of psychiatric services.&#x0D; ConclusionIntegrated data assets such as MADIP help us better understand the interaction between student success and mental health conditions which in turn will help us improve policy and better evaluate programs.