TOPIC: Prevention & Education
OTHER KEYWORDS: Asians & Pacific Islanders, White, Black, Latino Youth, High School Students
TITLE: Prevalence of health risk behaviors among Asian American/ Pacific Islander high school students
BIBLIOGRAPHY
Grunbaum JA, Lowry R, Kann L, Pateman B. Prevalence of health risk behaviors among Asian American/Pacific Islander high school students. J of Adolesc Health. 2000; 27(5):322-330.
SUMMARY
This study compares the prevalence of selected risk behaviors among Asian American/Pacific Islander (AAPI) students and white, black, and Hispanic high school students in the United States. Findings include a substantial percentage of AAPI students engaging in risk behaviors that can affect their current and future health. Authors suggests that prevention programs should address the risks faced by AAPI students using culturally sensitive strategies and materials, thus more studies to understand the comparative prevalence of various risk behaviors among AAPI subgroups are necessary.