Citation

Veenema TG. J. Nurs. Scholarsh. 2001; 33(2): 167-173.

Affiliation

Center for High-Risk Children & Youth, University of Rochester School of Nursing, 601 Elmwood Avenue, Box SON, Rochester, NY 14642, USA. Tener_Veenema@urmc.rochester.edu

Copyright

(Copyright © 2001, Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing)

DOI

unavailable

PMID

11419313

Abstract

PURPOSE: To analyze the effects of exposure to chronic community violence on children and adolescents. DESIGN: An integrative review of the literature was conducted on reports of studies about children's exposure to community violence. SOURCES: Studies for analysis were identified through a literature search of relevant topics in Medline, CINAHL, and PsycINFO. CONCLUSIONS: Exposure to community violence is related to significant stress and depression in children. Evidence on how exposure to violence affects children's growth patterns, intellectual growth, school performance, decision-making ability, or their hope for a future is needed.

Language: en