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01-10-2020 | Original Paper

Sexual Dating Violence, School-Based Violence, and Risky Behaviors Among U.S. High School Students

Authors: Ashley Khanhkham, Ronald D. Williams Jr., Jeff M. Housman, Mary Odum

Published in: Journal of Community Health | Issue 5/2020

Abstract

Sexual dating violence is associated with several risky health behaviors among adolescents. This study explored the associations between school-based violence, risky health behaviors, and sexual dating violence victimization among U.S. high school students using the 2017 Youth Behavior Risk Survey data. Results indicate a statistically significant correlation (p < .05) between sexual dating violence, sex, sexual identity, and various risky behaviors including bullying, electronic bullying, alcohol use, and physical fighting. These additional behavioral risks experienced by sexual dating violence victims should be further researched to determine impact on overall quality of life and to help guide health education intervention development.

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Title: Sexual Dating Violence, School-Based Violence, and Risky Behaviors Among U.S. High School Students
Authors: Ashley Khanhkham
Ronald D. Williams Jr.
Jeff M. Housman
Mary Odum
Publication date: 01-10-2020
Publisher: Springer US
Published in: Journal of Community Health / Issue 5/2020
Print ISSN: 0094-5145
Electronic ISSN: 1573-3610
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s10900-020-00811-1

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