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Analyzing The Effects Of Adolescent Risky Behaviors On Suicidal Ideation, Marchelle Elizabeth Sanchez
Analyzing The Effects Of Adolescent Risky Behaviors On Suicidal Ideation, Marchelle Elizabeth Sanchez
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This study is an analysis of adolescent risk behaviors contributing to an increased rate of suicidal ideation for 12 to 18 year olds. The Youth Risk Behavior Surveillance System Survey (YRBSS) is an epidemiologic survey designed to monitor the prevalence of risky behaviors of adolescents in middle and high school1. The YRBSS is a complex sample survey with a three-stage cluster design. Multiple logistic regression is used to analyze the data, including methods of analysis to address issues in complex survey design. Results of this study indicate several different risk factors that influence the rate of suicidal ideation among adolescents, …