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Citation

Edinburgh LD, Saewyc EM. J. Spec. Pediatr. Nurs. 2009; 14(1): 41-48.

Affiliation

Midwest Children's Resource Center, Children's Hospitals and Clinics of Minnesota, St. Paul, MN, USA.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2009, John Wiley and Sons)

DOI

10.1111/j.1744-6155.2008.00174.x

PMID

19161574

PMCID

PMC2874576

Abstract

PURPOSE: Few studies have examined interventions that help adolescents who run away. This study both describes a home-visiting intervention program for young, sexually assaulted runaways (10-14 years old) and provides preliminary outcomes from the first 20 female participants. DESIGN AND METHODS: Using a strengths-based approach, advanced practice nurses provided frequent home and school visits and case management, and assisted girls to access an empowerment group over a 1-year period. RESULTS: Teens' risk behaviors decreased, including truancy, runaway episodes, sexually transmitted infections, and substance use. CONCLUSIONS: Preliminary results suggest that this is an effective intervention for reducing risk behaviors and helping younger runaways reconnect to school and family. PRACTICE IMPLICATIONS: Client-centered interventions in community settings can address the complex health needs of vulnerable young runaways.


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