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Periodical Title

Journal of Adolescent and Family Health

Publisher

University of Tennessee at Chattanooga

Place of Publication

Chattanooga (Tenn.)

Date

August 2018

Abstract

Victims of bullying are more likely to experience various health outcomes. The relationship between bullying and teen pregnancy is understudied. This pilot study surveyed pregnant adolescents (12-21 years) at a clinic about bullying related behaviors. The survey asked about the frequency of fighting, peer victimization and bullying behaviors in the last 30 days. Participants (n=78) reported fighting by “hitting back” (62.8%) and bullying by “being mean” (45.5%). Participants reported victimization by being made fun of (35.9%), being called names (38.5%) and being picked on (37.2%). Many (n=32) reported a decrease in the behaviors since becoming pregnant; however, some (n=24) indicated no change. This pilot study reveals bullying is common in this group of adolescents and typically occurred before pregnancy.

Subject

Adolescent health services; Families -- Health and hygiene

Keyword

bullying; pregnancy; teenagers; adolescent health

Document Type

articles

DCMI Type

Text

Language

English

Rights

http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC/1.0/

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