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- Catherine Stayton, Katharine H McVeigh, E Carolyn Olson, Krystal Perkins, and Bonnie D Kerker.
- Injury Surveillance and Prevention Program, NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, Bureau of Environmental Disease Prevention, New York, NY, USA. cstayton@health.nyc.gov
- Am J Health Behav. 2011 Nov 1; 35 (6): 654-63.
ObjectiveTo compare health risks of 2 subgroups of weapon carriers: victimized and nonvictimized youth.Methods2003-2007 NYC Youth Risk Behavior Surveys were analyzed using bivariate analyses and multinomial logistic regression.ResultsAmong NYC teens, 7.5% reported weapon carrying without victimization; 6.9% reported it with victimization. Both subgroups were more likely than non-weapon carriers to binge drink, use marijuana, smoke, fight, and have multiple sex partners; weapon carriers with victimization also experienced persistent sadness and attempted suicide.ConclusionsSubgroups of weapon carriers have distinct profiles. Optimal response should pair disciplinary action with screening for behavioral and mental health concerns and victimization.
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