Violence-Related Behaviors and Selfinflicted Injuries Among 15-18 Year Old Iranian Adolescents.
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2011-12
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Abstract
In this population-based cross-sectional study, we
determined the prevalence of intentional injuries and
associated factors among 1201 adolescents in Tehran,
Iran. Overall, 63.9% of adolescents had at least one
intentional injury behavior which was significantly higher in
males. Gender preference for males by parents, very high
or very low supervision, waterpipe smoking, and alcohol
consumption were significantly associated with injuries in
females. In addition, poor wealth index, parental
punishment and smoking were incriminating factors in
males.
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Adolescents, Behavior, Intentional injuries, Iran
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Baheiraei Azam, Hamzehgardeshi Zeinab, Mohammadi Mohammad Reza, Nedjat Saharnaz. Violence-Related Behaviors and Selfinflicted Injuries Among 15-18 Year Old Iranian Adolescents. Indian Pediatrics. 2011 December; 48(12): 984-985.