Citation

Lopez LR, Gary FA. J. Psychosoc. Nurs. Ment. Health Serv. 1995; 33(3): 9-15.

Affiliation

University of Florida, College of Nursing, Gainesville, USA.

Copyright

(Copyright © 1995, Healio)

DOI

unavailable

PMID

7783036

Abstract

1. Runaway youths do not fit into a typical profile; they are adolescents of every race, ethnic group, and religious orientation; they are representative of every socioeconomic status and geographic location in America. 2. Psychosocial events including physical and sexual abuse are common antecedents to runaway behaviors. 3. Implications for psychiatric mental health nursing practice include working with community programs focused on reducing runaway episodes; implementing preventive measures focused on strengthening parenting and problem-solving skills for reducing conflict with families with adolescent children; and promoting responsible sexuality through adequate and responsible sex education and counseling.

Language: en