Citation

Hammig BJ, Moranetz CA. Am. J. Health Behav. 2000; 24(2): 143-150.

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(Copyright © 2000, PNG Publications)

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Abstract

OBJECTIVE: To investigate factors associated with the practice of preventive behaviors against violent victimization in the community utilizing Health Belief Model concepts. METHODS: Two hundred and fifteen participants, aged 18-24 years, were sampled from 2 collegiate institutions in the Midwest. RESULTS: Of the sample, 27% reported practicing preventive behaviors against violent crime victimization regularly. Predictors of practicing violent crime preventive behaviors included female gender, perceived benefits to practicing preventive behaviors, perceived barriers to practicing preventive behaviors, and personal history of violent victimization. CONCLUSIONS: Individual factors and policy issues should be addressed by health educators with regard to violent crime prevention. (Abstract Adapted from Source: American Journal of Health Behavior, 2000. Copyright © 2000 by the American Academy of Health Behavior)

College Student Research
Crime Prevention
Violence Prevention
Victimization Prevention
Prevention Recommendations
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