Citation

Warren JK, Gary FA, Moorhead J. J. Child Adolesc. Psychiatr. Nurs. 1997; 10(2): 26-35.

Affiliation

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

Copyright

(Copyright © 1997, John Wiley and Sons)

DOI

unavailable

PMID

9257631

Abstract

PROBLEM: Significant life events in runaway youth include the experience of abuse, school/legal entanglements, and sexual behavior. SUBJECTS: 78 nonurban, runaway youths. METHODS: The Structural Clinical Interview Instrument and the Coddington Life Events Scale were used for data collection. FINDINGS: The majority of respondents reported life situations replete with experiences of abuse, school/legal entanglements, high-risk sexual behavior, and significant life events. Significant gender differences were reported regarding sexual activity (p = .002). Significant positive associations exist between the use of birth control and sexual activity (p = .002), and between school suspensions and sexual activity (p = .01). A significant relationship exists between the use of birth control and the occurrence of abuse (p = .01). CONCLUSIONS: Much research is needed to develop programs with a focus on prevention.

Language: en