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Rebecca N Dudovitz1, Kelsi McCoy2, Paul J Chung3
1Department of Pediatrics/Children's Discovery and Innovations Institute, University of California Los Angeles, Los Angeles, Calif.
Academic Pediatrics
|December 22, 2014
Summary
Students using alcohol or marijuana at school face higher risks for violence and other serious health issues. Early screening for these risks is crucial for intervention and support.
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Adolescent Health
- Substance Use Research
Background:
- At-school substance use is linked to increased violence and delinquency.
- The association between in-school substance use and other health risks, varying by gender or substance, remains unclear.
Purpose of the Study:
- To determine if at-school substance use is a marker for serious health risks.
- To examine if this association differs by gender or substance type.
Main Methods:
- Analysis of the 2011 Youth Risk Behaviors Survey data (15,698 students).
- Multivariate regressions assessed the link between at-school alcohol/marijuana use and 9 serious health risks.
- Interaction terms explored variations by gender and substance.
Main Results:
- At-school alcohol and marijuana use correlated with all 9 serious health risks.
- Associations for fighting and forced sex were stronger in boys than girls.
- Specificity and positive predictive values for at-school use significantly exceeded out-of-school use.
Conclusions:
- At-school alcohol and marijuana use indicate a need for immediate screening for serious health risks.
- Identifying students using substances at school presents a critical opportunity for intervention.
- This screening can help identify at-risk youth facing significant dangers.
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