@article{ref1,
title="Runaway youths in a southern community: four critical areas of inquiry",
journal="Journal of child and adolescent psychiatric nursing",
year="1997",
author="Warren, J. K. and Gary, F. A. and Moorhead, J.",
volume="10",
number="2",
pages="26-35",
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.<p /><p>Language: en</p>",
language="en",
issn="1073-6077",
doi="",
url="http://dx.doi.org/"
}