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Looking at the “State” of our Children

Looking at the “State” of our Children. Results of the 2007 Arkansas Youth Risk Behavior Survey. “Snapshot” of Student Behaviors. Help us Guide our way. 1) Antisocial Behavior - Aggressive behaviors, stealing, assault. 2) Cigarette Smoking.

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Looking at the “State” of our Children

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  1. Looking at the “State” of our Children Results of the 2007 Arkansas Youth Risk Behavior Survey

  2. “Snapshot” of Student Behaviors Help us Guide our way . . .

  3. 1) Antisocial Behavior - Aggressive behaviors, stealing, assault 2) Cigarette Smoking 3) Alcohol Use 4) Drug Misuse 5) Sexual Behavior - Pregnancy, disease 5 Top Adolescent Behavior Problems Helping Adolescents at Risk, A. Biglan, P. Brennan, S. Forste, H. Holder, 2005

  4. Lets Look at the Data . . .

  5. Gender Female 49% 51% Male 28% 26% 16% 14% 8% 6% ♂ ♂ ♂ ♀ ♀ ♀ 15 or Younger 16 to 17 18 or Older Grade 14% 14% 14% 12% 12% 12% 10% 10% ♂ ♂ ♂ ♂ ♀ ♀ ♀ ♀ Race 11th Grade 12th Grade 9th Grade 10th Grade 38% 38% 12% 10% 3% 2% <1% <1% ♂ ♂ ♂ ♂ ♀ ♀ ♀ ♀ Other White Black Hispanic Age Arkansas 2007 YRBS Total Number of Survey Participants: 1,608 Participating High Schools (9-12 grades) in selected sample (42/55) Participating High Schools (9-12 grades) in selected sample (42/55)

  6. Summary Graph – Arkansas Students 2007 Number of students in a class of 30 who: Never or rarely wore a seatbelt when riding in a car 5.1 Carried a weapon during the past 30 days 6.2 Attempted suicide during the past 12 months 2.9 Smoked cigarettes during the past 30 days. 6.2 Drank alcohol during the past 30 days 12.7 Used marijuana during the past 30 days 4.9 Ever had sexual intercourse 16.5 Did not participate in vigorous physical activity 3 or more days during past 7 days 17.4 20.6 Did not attend PE class daily Did not eat five or more fruits and vegetables per day 26.0

  7. Percentage of students who reported ever having sexual intercourse. 54.9%

  8. Percentage of students who ever had sexual intercourse.

  9. Percentage of students who ever had sexual intercourse. Whi Blk Hisp Total Male Female Arkansas YRBS National YRBS 2007 Arkansas Youth Risk Behavior Survey Results 2007 National Youth Risk Behavior Survey Results

  10. Percentage of students who reported having sexual intercourse for the first time before age 13 years. 9.3%

  11. Percentage of students who sexual intercourse for the first time before age 13 years Whi Blk Hisp Total Male Female Arkansas YRBS National YRBS 2007 Arkansas Youth Risk Behavior Survey Results 2007 National Youth Risk Behavior Survey Results

  12. Percentage of students who reported they were hit, slapped, physically hurt by their boyfriend or girlfriend during the past 12 months. 14.1%

  13. Percentage of students who were hit, slapped, physically hurt by their boyfriend or girlfriend during the past 12 months.

  14. Percentage of students who were hit, slapped, or physically hurt on purpose by their boyfriend or girlfriend during the past 12 months. Whi Blk Hisp Total Male Female Arkansas YRBS National YRBS 2007 Arkansas Youth Risk Behavior Survey Results 2007 National Youth Risk Behavior Survey Results

  15. Percentage of students who reported having been forced to have sexual intercourse 14%

  16. Percentage of students ever been forced to have sexual intercourse.

  17. Percentage of students who have been physically forced to have sexual intercourse when they did not want to. Whi Blk Hisp Total Male Female Arkansas YRBS National YRBS 2007 Arkansas Youth Risk Behavior Survey Results 2007 National Youth Risk Behavior Survey Results

  18. Percentage of students who reported having property, such as their car, clothing, or books stolen or deliberately damaged on school property one or more times during the past 12 months. 30.0%

  19. Percentage of students who had property, such as their car, clothing, or books stolen or deliberately damaged on school property one or more times during the past 12 months. Whi Blk Hisp Total Male Female Arkansas YRBS National YRBS 2007 Arkansas Youth Risk Behavior Survey Results 2007 National Youth Risk Behavior Survey Results

  20. Percentage of students that reported being in a physical fight during the past 12 months 32.8%

  21. Percentage of students who were in a physical fight during the past 12 months

  22. Percentage of students who were in a physical fight one or more times during the past 12 months. Whi Blk Hisp Total Male Female Arkansas YRBS National YRBS 2007 Arkansas Youth Risk Behavior Survey Results 2007 National Youth Risk Behavior Survey Results

  23. Percentage of students who reported drinking a can, bottle, or glass of soda or pop one or more times per day during the past seven days. 39.4%

  24. Percentage of students who drank a can, bottle, or glass of soda or pop one or more times per day during the past seven days. Whi Blk Hisp Total Male Female Arkansas YRBS National YRBS 2007 Arkansas Youth Risk Behavior Survey Results 2007 National Youth Risk Behavior Survey Results

  25. Percentage of students who reported ever trying cigarette smoking, even one or two puffs. 59.7%

  26. Percentage of students who ever tried cigarette smoking, even one or two puffs. 2007 Arkansas Youth Risk Behavior Survey Results 2007 National Youth Risk Behavior Survey Results 2003 Arkansas YRBS data not included- Unweighted data

  27. Percentage of students who ever tried cigarette smoking, even one or two puffs. Whi Blk Hisp Total Male Female Arkansas YRBS National YRBS 2007 Arkansas Youth Risk Behavior Survey Results 2007 National Youth Risk Behavior Survey Results

  28. Percentage of students who smoked a whole cigarette for the first time before age 13 years. 18.4%

  29. Percentage of students who smoked a whole cigarette for the first time before age 13 years. 2007 Arkansas Youth Risk Behavior Survey Results 2007 National Youth Risk Behavior Survey Results 2003 Arkansas YRBS data not included- Unweighted data

  30. Percentage of students who smoked a whole cigarette for the first time before age 13 years. Whi Blk Hisp Total Male Female Arkansas YRBS National YRBS 2007 Arkansas Youth Risk Behavior Survey Results 2007 National Youth Risk Behavior Survey Results

  31. “Current [youth]cigarette smokers were substantially more likely than non-smokers to: • use alcohol heavily, • use marijuana, • carry a weapon, • be involved in a fight, or • be sexually active.” - Williard, Schoenborn-1995 Helping Adolescents at Risk, A. Biglan, P. Brennan, S. Forste, H. Holder, 2005

  32. Percentage of students who reported they were trying to lose weight. 43%

  33. Percentage of students who were trying to lose weight. 2007 Arkansas Youth Risk Behavior Survey Results 2007 National Youth Risk Behavior Survey Results 2003 Arkansas YRBS data not included- Unweighted data

  34. Percentage of students who were trying to lose weight. Whi Blk Hisp Total Male Female Arkansas YRBS National YRBS 2007 Arkansas Youth Risk Behavior Survey Results 2007 National Youth Risk Behavior Survey Results

  35. Percentage of students who reported attending daily PE classes during the school week. 31%

  36. Percentage of students who attended daily PE classes during the school week. 2007 Arkansas Youth Risk Behavior Survey Results 2007 National Youth Risk Behavior Survey Results 2003 Arkansas YRBS data not included- Unweighted data

  37. Percentage of students who attended physical education (PE) classes daily in an average week when they were in school. Whi Blk Hisp Total Male Female Arkansas YRBS National YRBS 2007 Arkansas Youth Risk Behavior Survey Results 2007 National Youth Risk Behavior Survey Results

  38. Percentage of students who were physically active for a total of 60 minutes or more per day on five or more of the past seven days. 42%

  39. Percentage of students who were physically active for a total of 60 minutes or more per day on five or more of the past seven days. Whi Blk Hisp Total Male Female Arkansas YRBS National YRBS 2007 Arkansas Youth Risk Behavior Survey Results 2007 National Youth Risk Behavior Survey Results

  40. Percentage of students who reported watching three or more hours of television on a school day. 34%

  41. Percentage of students who watched three or more hours of television on a school day. 2007 Arkansas Youth Risk Behavior Survey Results 2007 National Youth Risk Behavior Survey Results 2003 Arkansas YRBS data not included- Unweighted data

  42. Percentage of students who watched three or more hours per day of television on an average school day. Whi Blk Hisp Total Male Female Arkansas YRBS National YRBS 2007 Arkansas Youth Risk Behavior Survey Results 2007 National Youth Risk Behavior Survey Results

  43. ** At or above the 85th percentile but below the 95th percentile for body mass index, by age and sex. Based on reference data from the 2000 CDC Growth Charts. Percentage of students who were overweight**. 13.9% 2003 Arkansas YRBS data not included- Unweighted data

  44. ** At or above the 85th percentile but below the 95th percentile for body mass index, by age and sex. Based on reference data from the 2000 CDC Growth Charts. Percentage of students who were overweight**. 2007 Arkansas Youth Risk Behavior Survey Results 2007 National Youth Risk Behavior Survey Results 2003 Arkansas YRBS data not included- Unweighted data

  45. ** At or above the 85th percentile but below the 95th percentile for body mass index, by age and sex. Based on reference data from the 2000 CDC Growth Charts. Percentage of students who were overweight**. Whi Blk Hisp Total Male Female Arkansas YRBS National YRBS 2007 Arkansas Youth Risk Behavior Survey Results 2007 National Youth Risk Behavior Survey Results

  46. http://www.arkansascsh.org

  47. Begin conducting the 2009 YRBS in the spring. • Currently seeking a YRBS coordinator to oversee daily YRBS coordination and collection of data. Pam Jones • Have Coordinator on Board by end of January. • Will still encourage schools to self administer. • Would greatly appreciate your assistance if needed. • You Can ALWAYS contact Kathleen for questions or help.

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