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Rebecca N Dick1, Heather L McCauley2, Kelley A Jones2
1Division of Adolescent and Young Adult Medicine, Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh of University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania; Department of Pediatrics, University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania; rebecca.dick@chp.edu.
Pediatrics
|November 19, 2014
Summary
Cyber dating abuse is prevalent among adolescents seeking healthcare, with significant links to other forms of relationship abuse and sexual violence. Integrated counseling in sexual health assessments is recommended.
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Adolescent Health
- Digital Health
Background:
- Cyber dating abuse is an emerging concern among adolescents.
- Understanding its prevalence and associations is crucial for targeted interventions.
Purpose of the Study:
- To determine the prevalence of cyber dating abuse in adolescents aged 14-19 years.
- To examine associations between cyber dating abuse and adolescent relationship abuse (ARA), sexual violence, and reproductive/sexual health indicators.
Main Methods:
- A cross-sectional survey was conducted with 1008 participants during the 2012-2013 school year.
- Logistic regression models were used to assess associations between cyber dating abuse and various outcomes.
Main Results:
- 41.4% of the clinic-based sample reported cyber dating abuse in the past 3 months.
- Cyber dating abuse was significantly associated with physical/sexual ARA and nonpartner sexual assault.
- Among females, cyber dating abuse correlated with contraceptive nonuse and reproductive coercion.
Conclusions:
- Cyber dating abuse is common in adolescents and linked to other forms of abuse and sexual assault.
- Findings highlight the need for integrating ARA education and harm reduction into sexual health services.
- Clinical settings should address cyber dating abuse within comprehensive sexual health assessments.
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