Citation

Theall KP, Sterk CE, Elifson KW. Am. J. Health Behav. 2009; 33(4): 353-365.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2009, PNG Publications)

DOI

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PMID

19182981

Abstract

Objectives: To examine the association between perceptions of neighborhood safety and drug use, as well as mediation by depression and self-esteem. Methods: The sample included 210 inner-city young adults (18 to 25 years) recruited from the Atlanta, Georgia, USA. Results: Respondents who indicated greater fear of their neighborhood environment also had significantly greater levels of drug use than did those with lower perceived fear. However, this relationship was not a result of lower self-esteem or higher levels of depressive symptoms. Conclusions: Exploratory results point to the need to consider the broader role of the community environment and its impact on drug use among young adults.

Language: en