TY  - JOUR
PY  - 2013//
TI  - Risk taking in first and second generation Afro-Caribbean adolescents: an emerging challenge for school nurses
JO  - Journal of school nursing
A1  - Jolly, Kim
A1  - Archibald, Cynthia
A1  - Liehr, Patricia
SP  - 353
EP  - 360
VL  - 29
IS  - 5
N2  - School nurses are well positioned to address risk-taking behaviors for adolescents in their care. The purpose of this mixed-method exploratory study was to explore risk taking in Afro-Caribbean adolescents in South Florida, comparing first- to second-generation adolescents. Quantitative and qualitative data were collected from an immigrant group using the adolescent risk-taking instrument to evaluate risk-taking attitudes, behaviors, and self-described riskiest activities. One-hundred and six adolescents participated; 44% were first generation Afro-Caribbean. Data analysis included analysis of variance, frequencies, and content analysis. There were no differences in risk-taking attitudes; smaller percentages of first generation Afro-Caribbean adolescents reported sexual activity, substance use, and violence. Over one third of the sample, regardless of generational status, reported alcohol use, but did not note alcohol or other health-compromising behaviors as "riskiest" activities. It is important to better understand Afro-Caribbean adolescents' perspectives about risky behaviors, and school-based venues offer the best promise for reaching these adolescents.<p />  <p>Language: en</p>
LA  - en
SN  - 1059-8405
UR  - http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/1059840513475819
ID  - ref1
ER  -