Steroid Use and School Violence, School Violent Victimization, and Suicidal Ideation Among Adolescents. (2nd October 2017)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Elkins, Rebecca L.; King, Keith; Nabors, Laura; Vidourek, Rebecca
• Is Part Of: Journal of school violence. Volume 16:Number 4(2017)
• Page Start: 399
• Page End: 410
• Publication Date: 2017-10-02
• Subjects: Adolescent health -- school violence -- suicide -- victimization; School violence -- Prevention -- Periodicals; School environment -- Periodicals; 371.78205
• DOI: 10.1080/15388220.2016.1159574
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1538-8220

Abstract

ABSTRACT: School violence, school violent victimization, and suicidal ideation among adolescents are serious public health concerns. This pilot study investigated the influence of steroid use on problem behaviors. Secondary data analyses of the 2014 PRIDE Questionnaire were performed based on information collected from 38, 414 high school adolescents. Results indicated high rates of school violence, school violent victimization, and suicidal ideation. Steroid use was directly related to all three problem behaviors. Results varied based on sex, race, grade level, and ethnicity. Health professionals, schools, and prevention specialists may benefit from the findings of this study. Examination of other factors related to steroid use in relation to the aforementioned problem behaviors is imperative.