Risk Behaviors and Experiences Among Youth Experiencing Homelessness—Youth Risk Behavior Survey, 23 U.S. States and 11 Local School Districts, 2019

Smith-Grant, Jennifer; Kilmer, Greta; Brener, Nancy D.; Robin, Leah; Underwood, J. Michael

doi:10.1007/s10900-021-01056-2

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“…However, unlike other studies, this study did not find an elevated risk for experiencing unstable housing among Hispanic students relative to their White peers ( 6 ). Furthermore, the higher prevalence of certain risk behaviors and experiences among youths who were unstably versus stably housed documented in the 2021 YRBS data were consistent with previous reports ( 2 – 4 , 9 ). Although youths who were unstably housed were more likely to be currently sexually active and use alcohol or other substances before last sex, they were also more likely to have ever been tested for HIV or any other STD in the past year.…”

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“…Students experiencing unstable housing were more likely to be male, non-Hispanic Black, and identify as lesbian, gay, or bisexual. Students who were unstably housed were more likely to report substance use, be currently sexually active, not use a condom during last sexual intercourse, experience violence victimization, and report suicide ideation and attempts compared with students who were stably housed ( 4 ). Although that study illustrates a disproportionate burden of adverse health risk behaviors and outcomes among youths experiencing unstable housing compared with youths with stable housing, the data are representative of only 23 states and 11 local school districts.…”

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“…A 2019 report using state and local Youth Risk Behavior Survey (YRBS) data demonstrated a higher prevalence of risk behaviors among youths who were unstably housed ( 4 ). Students experiencing unstable housing were more likely to be male, non-Hispanic Black, and identify as lesbian, gay, or bisexual.…”

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Experiences of Unstable Housing Among High School Students — Youth Risk Behavior Survey, United States, 2021

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Krause²,

Robin³

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Youths experiencing unstable housing face higher risks for poor physical, mental, and sexual health outcomes and increased risk for suicide compared with their peers experiencing stable housing. In addition, youths of color and sexual minority youths are disproportionately more likely to experience homelessness. For the first time, in 2021, the nationally representative Youth Risk Behavior Survey included an item assessing housing stability, or nighttime residence among students in grades 9–12 in the United States. During 2021, 2.7% of U.S. high school students experienced unstable housing. Among racial and ethnic subgroups, Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander youths were most likely to experience unstable housing, followed by American Indian or Alaska Native and Black youths. Sexual minority (lesbian, gay, bisexual, and questioning or other) youths were more likely to experience unstable housing compared with their heterosexual peers. Compared with students who were stably housed, students who were unstably housed were more likely to engage in risky sexual behaviors, substance use, and suicide ideation and attempts, and to experience violence. These findings highlight which adverse health risks and behaviors are elevated among youths experiencing housing insecurity. Focused public health interventions are required to address the disproportionate burden of health risks prevalent among youths who are unstably housed.

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“…When the findings of this review are compared with what has been reported in studies of high-risk behavior among all adolescents (e.g., Krause et al, 2022;Smith-Grant et al, 2022), it becomes clear that the research of care leavers' high-risk behavior is limited. Furthermore, the factors associated with high-risk behavior, risk behavior profiles, and causal relationships have been studied more comprehensively among general adolescents than the sub-population of adolescents in out-of-home care (Blankenstein et al, 2020;Goulet et al, 2020;Murray et al, 2021).…”

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The Prevalence of High-Risk Behavior Among Adolescents in Aftercare Services and Transitioning from Out-of-home Care: A Systematic Review

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Adolescents in aftercare services who are transitioning from out-of-home care, also called care leavers, face more challenges in their lives, and engage in more risk behaviors, than their peers. However, no previous reviews have comprehensively addressed this issue to identify future research needs. The aim of this systematic review was to gather, assess, and synthesize previous studies concerning care leavers’ high-risk behavior. The search was conducted in six databases, with sixteen articles included in the final review. The selected research highlighted five forms of high-risk behavior: substance abuse, delinquency, sexual behavior, irresponsible use of money, and self-destructive behavior. The incidence of high-risk behavior among care leavers varied noticeably between the studies. Some of the studies reported significant connections between high-risk behavior and gender, race, reason(s) for placement, and the form and number of placements. The synthesized findings revealed a fragmented, limited view of care leavers’ high-risk behavior that highlighted substance abuse and delinquency. The development of adolescents, particularly care leavers, includes multiple factors that have either a conducive or protecting effect for high-risk behavior. Comprehensive research regarding care leavers’ high-risk behavior, including the associated factors, is needed to better support healthy development and success in transitioning to independent living.

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“…Overall, individuals tend to engage in more risky behaviors in adolescence than in any other developmental stage ( 7 ). Runaway adolescents are exposed to alcohol and drugs ( 8 – 10 ) and exhibit psychological problems such as depression ( 11 ), self-injurious behavior ( 12 ), and suicidal tendencies ( 8 , 10 , 13 ). They are also introduced to many developing antisocial and delinquent behavior such as dropping out of school, theft for a living, rape, prostitution ( 6 , 13 , 14 ), and physical violence ( 15 , 16 ).…”

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Predictors for runaway behavior in adolescents in South Korea: national data from a comprehensive survey of adolescents

Kim,

Moon

2023

Front. Psychiatry

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BackgroundRunaway behavior is reported to impede the growth, mental health development, and social adjustment of adolescents. Exposure to harmful media causes problematic behaviors in adolescents, sometimes inducing them to run away from home.MethodsThis study examined the factors influencing adolescents’ runaway behavior. Utilizing the data of 11,354 adolescents from the Survey of Media Usage and Harmful Environment among Adolescents, a hierarchical logistic regression analysis was conducted using the SPSS 24.0 program.ResultsThe significant predictors of runaway behavior were the grade of the adolescent, deviant behaviors (drinking, smoking), autonomous control ability, relationship with family, and harmful media (p < 0.001). This regression model explained 13.1% of the variance in runaway behavior. A significant outcome of this study is that harmful media was identified as one of the factors affecting adolescents’ runaway behavior. Adjusted OR and 95% CI of harmful media was 1.23 (1.10–1.38).ConclusionThis study showed that individual, family, social factors, and harmful media influence adolescents’ runaway behavior. The results emphasize the importance of health teachers and the need for early intervention programs, for the identification and prevention of risk factors for adolescents’ runaway behavior.

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Risk Behaviors and Experiences Among Youth Experiencing Homelessness—Youth Risk Behavior Survey, 23 U.S. States and 11 Local School Districts, 2019

Cited by 13 publications

References 24 publications

Experiences of Unstable Housing Among High School Students — Youth Risk Behavior Survey, United States, 2021

Experiences of Unstable Housing Among High School Students — Youth Risk Behavior Survey, United States, 2021

The Prevalence of High-Risk Behavior Among Adolescents in Aftercare Services and Transitioning from Out-of-home Care: A Systematic Review

Predictors for runaway behavior in adolescents in South Korea: national data from a comprehensive survey of adolescents

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