%0 Journal Article
%T Victimization and health risk factors among weapon-carrying youth
%J American journal of health behavior
%D 2011
%A Stayton, Catherine D.
%A McVeigh, Katharine H.
%A Olson, E. Carolyn
%A Perkins, Krystal
%A Kerker, Bonnie D.
%V 35
%N 6
%P 654-663
%X 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>
%G en
%I PNG Publications
%@ 1087-3244
%U http://dx.doi.org/10.5993/AJHB.35.6.2