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    Purpose of the Study:

    • To detail the methodological changes implemented in the 2023 national Youth Risk Behavior Survey (YRBS).
    • To outline enhancements in sampling, data collection, and questionnaire content for the 2023 YRBS.
    • To inform public health practitioners and researchers on utilizing updated YRBSS data for trend analysis and intervention development.

    Main Methods:

    • Introduction of a supplemental sample for American Indian/Alaska Native (AI/AN) high school students.
    • Transition from paper-based to tablet-based electronic data collection to expedite processing.
    • Addition of new questionnaire items focusing on social media use, racism, adverse childhood experiences, transgender identity, consent, and school discipline.

    Main Results:

    • The 2023 YRBS incorporated a stratified sampling design for enhanced AI/AN representation.
    • Electronic data collection facilitated more efficient data processing and reduced turnaround time.
    • New survey modules captured crucial data on contemporary adolescent health issues.

    Conclusions:

    • The methodological updates to the 2023 YRBS improve the precision of national health behavior estimates, particularly for AI/AN youth.
    • The adoption of electronic surveys and expanded questionnaire content allow for more timely and comprehensive monitoring of adolescent health.
    • YRBSS data remains a vital resource for public health surveillance, guiding targeted interventions to improve youth well-being.