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Urban Teen Perspectives on Gun Violence: a Mixed Methods Study.

Ivy Tam¹, Eniola F A Yeates², Alyssa H Silver²

¹Department of Pediatrics, The Children's Hospital at Montefiore and Albert Einstein College of Medicine, 3411 Wayne Avenue #851, 3415 Bainbridge Avenue, Bronx, NY, 10467, USA. itam@montefiore.org.

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Summary

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Teenagers exposed to gun violence (GV) desire more firearm injury prevention (FIP) education from trusted adults and physicians. They are open to counseling during healthcare visits, preferring discussions over written materials.

Keywords:

Firearm injury prevention Gun violence Teenagers

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Area of Science:

Public Health
Adolescent Health
Injury Prevention

Background:

Gun violence (GV) is a significant public health issue affecting adolescents.
Understanding teenagers' perspectives on GV exposure and firearm injury prevention (FIP) is crucial for developing effective interventions.

Purpose of the Study:

To explore teenagers' experiences with GV exposure.
To assess their knowledge and attitudes towards FIP.
To understand their preferences for receiving FIP counseling.

Main Methods:

Videoconferencing focus groups were conducted with teens from two Catholic high schools in the Bronx.
Participants completed an online survey on attitudes towards GV.
Quantitative survey data were analyzed using descriptive statistics, and qualitative focus group data were analyzed using content analysis.

Main Results:

Participants reported personal, community, and media exposure to GV, experiencing emotions like fear and frustration.
Teens identified societal factors such as poverty, racism, and mental illness contributing to GV.
Most teens had no prior FIP education and desired more information from trusted adults, preferring discussions over written materials.

Conclusions:

Bronx teenagers are exposed to and distressed by community GV.
Adolescents desire more FIP education and are receptive to physician counseling during healthcare visits.
Future steps include developing and testing FIP guidance tailored for adolescents.