@article{ref1,
title="Victimization and health risk factors among weapon-carrying youth",
journal="American journal of health behavior",
year="2011",
author="Stayton, Catherine D. and McVeigh, Katharine H. and Olson, E. Carolyn and Perkins, Krystal and Kerker, Bonnie D.",
volume="35",
number="6",
pages="654-663",
abstract="OBJECTIVE: To compare health risks of 2 subgroups of weapon carriers: victimized and nonvictimized youth. METHODS: 2003-2007 NYC Youth Risk Behavior Surveys were analyzed using bivariate analyses and multinomial logistic regression. RESULTS: Among NYC teens, 7.5% reported weapon carrying without victimization; 6.9% reported it with victimization. Both subgroups were more likely than non-weapon carriers to binge drink, use marijuana, smoke, fight, and have multiple sex partners; weapon carriers with victimization also experienced persistent sadness and attempted suicide. CONCLUSIONS: Subgroups of weapon carriers have distinct profiles. Optimal response should pair disciplinary action with screening for behavioral and mental health concerns and victimization.<p /> <p>Language: en</p>",
language="en",
issn="1087-3244",
doi="10.5993/AJHB.35.6.2",
url="http://dx.doi.org/10.5993/AJHB.35.6.2"
}