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Runaway youths in a southern community: four critical areas of inquiry
J K Warren1, F A Gary, J Moorhead
1College of Nursing, University of Florida, Gainesville, USA.
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.
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