Citation

Elkins RL, King K, Nabors LA, Vidourek R. J. School Violence 2017; 16(4): 399-410.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2017, Informa - Taylor and Francis Group)

DOI

10.1080/15388220.2016.1159574

PMID

unavailable

Abstract

School violence, school violent victimization, and suicidal ideation among adolescents are serious public health concerns. This pilot study investigated the influence of steroid use on problem behaviors. Secondary data analyses of the 2014 PRIDE Questionnaire were performed based on information collected from 38,414 high school adolescents.

RESULTS indicated high rates of school violence, school violent victimization, and suicidal ideation. Steroid use was directly related to all three problem behaviors.

RESULTS varied based on sex, race, grade level, and ethnicity. Health professionals, schools, and prevention specialists may benefit from the findings of this study. Examination of other factors related to steroid use in relation to the aforementioned problem behaviors is imperative.

Language: en

Keywords

suicide; school violence; Adolescent health; victimization