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Injuries, Injury Prevention And Public Health, D. Sleet, Karen Liller, D. White, K. Hopkins
Injuries, Injury Prevention And Public Health, D. Sleet, Karen Liller, D. White, K. Hopkins
Karen Liller
Objectives: To introduce the readers to the field of injury prevention and comprehensive public health intervention approaches. Methods: A review of injury epidemiology, statistics, definitions, intervention approaches, and the importance of health promotion is provided. Results: Behavioral, environmental, and technological solutions will be necessary to reduce or eliminate the factors that lead to injury. Conclusions: Reductions in injury and their costs will need the support, collaboration, and partnering of several disciplines. The use of sound behavioral and social science theories and methods will be an essential component of intervention effectiveness.
Is Adolescent Sibling Violence A Precursor To College Dating Violence?, V. Noland, Karen Liller, R. Mcdermott, M. Coulter, Anne E. Seraphine
Is Adolescent Sibling Violence A Precursor To College Dating Violence?, V. Noland, Karen Liller, R. Mcdermott, M. Coulter, Anne E. Seraphine
Karen Liller
Objective: To determine whether experiencing sibling violence in adolescence is a significant predictor for later dating violence. The influence of parent-to-child and parent-to-parent violence is also explored. Methods: A modified version of the CTS2 was administered to community college students. The survey instrument used the CTS2 psychological and physical assault subscales. Results: Adolescent sibling violence was a predictor for college dating violence. Males reported experiencing more sibling violence than females did, but females reported experiencing more dating violence, both as perpetrators and victims. Conclusion: Further research is needed to improve understanding of the reasons for and the long-term consequences of …