Lifetime community violence exposure and health risk behavior among young adults in college
SS Brady - Journal of Adolescent Health, 2006 - Elsevier
Journal of Adolescent Health, 2006•Elsevier
Among the undergraduates in this study, lifetime community violence exposure was
associated with greater lifetime substance use and sexual risk-taking, and greater 30-day
substance use and risky driving practices. Findings were independent of gender, ethnic
minority status, personality characteristics, aggression, family socioeconomic status, family
support, and neighborhood collective efficacy.
associated with greater lifetime substance use and sexual risk-taking, and greater 30-day
substance use and risky driving practices. Findings were independent of gender, ethnic
minority status, personality characteristics, aggression, family socioeconomic status, family
support, and neighborhood collective efficacy.
Among the undergraduates in this study, lifetime community violence exposure was associated with greater lifetime substance use and sexual risk-taking, and greater 30-day substance use and risky driving practices. Findings were independent of gender, ethnic minority status, personality characteristics, aggression, family socioeconomic status, family support, and neighborhood collective efficacy.
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