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Social and Behavioral Factors Associated with Adolescent Steroid Use

Elkins, Rebecca L
http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=ucin1427900007

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2015, PhD, University of Cincinnati, Education, Criminal Justice, and Human Services: Health Education.
Study One Abstract: Background: Steroid use is an increasing health issue among adolescents. Purpose: This study investigated steroid use among 9th through 12th grade students in the Greater Cincinnati area. Methods: A total of 38,414 students completed the PRIDE Questionnaire, which examined steroid use and other drug use. Results: A total of 2.6% of students reported using steroids in the past year. Steroid use (past year) was significantly most common among males, juniors/seniors, African American adolescents, and Hispanic adolescents. Parent and school factors were significantly associated with past year steroid use, while sport participation was not significantly related. Having high levels of parental rule setting regarding substance use were associated with decreased odds for past year steroid use. Similarly, adolescents at schools with clear/consistent rules and enforcement regarding substance use were at decreased odds for past year steroid use. Such findings varied based on sex, grade level, race, and ethnicity. Students who reported that teachers frequently discuss the dangers of substance use were at an increased risk for past year steroid use. Discussion: Several risk and protective factors for steroid use were identified and as such should be addressed in prevention programs. Initiatives to reduce risk of steroid use should incorporate parental and school factors. Special attention is warranted for Hispanic and African American adolescents. Further examination of the potential relationship between context of sport participation and adolescent steroid use is needed. Study Two Abstract: Background: School violence, school victimization and suicidal ideation are serious public health concerns among adolescents. Purpose: The present pilot study investigated the association between adolescent steroid use and school violence, school violent victimization and suicidal ideation. Methods: A secondary data analysis of the 2014 PRIDE Questionnaire was performed based on information collected from 38,414 high school adolescents from the Greater Cincinnati area. Results: Results indicated higher than average rates of school violence (32%), school violent victimization (29%), and suicidal ideation (32%). Logistic regression analyses indicated that steroid use was directly related to school violence, school violent victimization and suicidal ideation in the previous year. Additionally, adolescents who were male, Freshman/Sophomore, and in a minority group were at greatest risk for engagement in school violence. African American, Hispanic and younger adolescents were at increased odds for school violent victimization. Minority students and females were at greatest risk for suicidal ideation. Discussion: Findings from this study may be beneficial to health professionals, schools and prevention specialists and could be used when developing comprehensive prevention efforts for adolescents.
Keith King, Ph.D. (Committee Chair)
Laura Nabors, Ph.D. (Committee Member)
Rebecca Vidourek, Ph.D. (Committee Member)
76 p.
Health Education
steroid use; adolescent health; sport participation; school health; problem behaviors; risky behavior

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  • Elkins, R. L. (2015). Social and Behavioral Factors Associated with Adolescent Steroid Use [Doctoral dissertation, University of Cincinnati]. OhioLINK Electronic Theses and Dissertations Center. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=ucin1427900007

    APA Style (7th edition)

  • Elkins, Rebecca. Social and Behavioral Factors Associated with Adolescent Steroid Use. 2015. University of Cincinnati, Doctoral dissertation. OhioLINK Electronic Theses and Dissertations Center, http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=ucin1427900007.

    MLA Style (8th edition)

  • Elkins, Rebecca. "Social and Behavioral Factors Associated with Adolescent Steroid Use." Doctoral dissertation, University of Cincinnati, 2015. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=ucin1427900007

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