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Significant health status indicators for young Native American women.

Dakota Roundtable III

| April 12, 1996 | COPYRIGHT 1996 Native American Women's Health Education Resource Center. This material is published under license from the publisher through the Gale Group, Farmington Hills, Michigan.  All inquiries regarding rights should be directed to the Gale Group. (Hide copyright information)Copyright

I. Alcohol-related risks

* 34.1% of females in grades 10-12, and 22.2% of females in grades 7-9 report they have driven after drinking.

* 23.9% of females in grades 10-12, and 18.1% of females in grades 7-9 claim that they often or sometimes ride with a drunk/drug using driver.

* 7.4% report that they have seen their parents drink three or more drinks prior to driving.

* Parental behavior influences teen behavior: among students who have seen their parents drink three or more drinks before driving, nearly half those of driving age report that they themselves have done the same. These students are also more likely than peers to report that they believe it is acceptable to drive after three or more drinks.

* Youth who drink frequently tend to have parents who drink frequently:

* 14% of youths who perceive their parents as having a drinking or drug problem are potential drinkers, while 9% of those who do not believe their parents have chemical abuse problems are potential problem drinkers.

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