Citation

McLaughlin CR, Reiner SM, Reams PN, Joost TF. Adolescence 1999; 34(136): 665-70.

Copyright

(Copyright © 1999, Libra Publishers)

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Abstract

Study explores the relationship between adolescent parenting and firearm injuries among 258 incarcerated male adolescents. The results indicate that 20% of the juvenile offenders fathered at least one child. Analyses revealed a significant relationship between firearm injuries and increased prevalence of adolescent parenting. Discusses social and economic implications in terms of health care and social service delivery systems. (Contains 19 references.) (Author/GCP)

Language: en