作者: Lisa M. Pullen , Mary Anne Modrcin-McCarthy , Ellen V. Graf
DOI: 10.1111/J.1744-6171.2000.TB00080.X
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摘要: PURPOSE. To determine if there are differences in adolescent depression using variables of age, gender, smoking, and alcohol use. METHODS. A comparative, descriptive survey design was used. The adolescents (N = 217) completed either the Beck Depression Inventory or Children's a demographic questionnaire. FINDINGS. 15- to 2 6-year-olds (p .016), females .003), smokers .001) scored significantly higher than 12- 14-year-olds on depression. 16-year-olds who used were found be twice as depressed nonusers .002). No significant 17- 19-year-old age group. CONCLUSIONS. This study confirmed increased with females, smokers. Nurses unique position provide interventions promote healthy lifestyles reduce likelihood nicotine abuse adolescents.