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Complete Indicator Profile of Dating Violence - Adolescents (Grades 9-12) (HA2020 Leading Health Indicator: 13)DefinitionDating violence among adolescents (grades 9-12) is measured by the question: "Among students who dated or went out with someone during the past 12 months, the percentage who had been physically hurt on purpose by someone they were dating or going out with one or more times during the past 12 months."NumeratorNumber of adolescents (students in grades 9-12) with responses of 1 to 6 or more times to the question: "During the past 12 months, how many times did someone you were dating hurt you on purpose? (Count such things as being hit, slammed into something, or injured with an object or weapon."DenominatorNumber of adolescents (students in grade 9-12) who were dating or going out during the past 12 months with complete and valid responses.Data Interpretation IssuesThe question on dating violence changed in 2013 to "During the past 12 months, how many times did someone you were dating hurt you on purpose? (Count such things as being hit, slammed into something, or injured with an object or weapon." from "During the past 12 months, did your boyfriend or girlfriend ever hit, slap, or physically hurt youon purpose?" Changes in wording from "boyfriend or girlfriend" to "someone you were dating or going out with"; the description of harm from "ever hit, slapped, or physically hurt" to enumerated "hit, slammed into something, or injured with an object or weapon"; changes in response categories from yes or no to number of times; and restriction to those dating or going out rather all students affect the prevalence rates. Responses to the two questions are not equivalent and are presented separately. Why Is This Important?The prevalence of sexual violence and intimate partner violence is a major public health concern in Alaska. Witnessing or being a victim of domestic violence is associated with high rates of fair-to-poor assessments of general health, asthma diagnoses, current smoking, and lack of emotional support. Individuals diagnosed with anxiety and/or depression have some of the highest prevalence of sexual and intimate partner violence.Healthy People Objective IVP-39.1:(Developmental) Reduce physical violence by current or former intimate partnersU.S. Target: Developmental State Target: Healthy Alaskans 2020 Target: 11% Related IndicatorsRelated Relevant Population Characteristics Indicator Profiles:Related Risk Factors Indicator Profiles:
Related Health Status Outcomes Indicator Profiles:
Graphical Data ViewsPercentage of adolescents (students in grades 9-12 in traditional high schools) who were hurt on purpose by someone they were dating during the past 12 months, all Alaskans, Alaska Natives, and U.S., 2013-2020  Starting in 2013, the question was: "During the past 12 months, how many times did someone you were dating hurt you on purpose? (Count such things as being hit, slammed into something, or injured with an object or weapon." with responses from 0 times to 6 or more times.
Data NotesHealthy Alaskans 2020 Target: 11%** Data Not Available. Traditional high schools are public high schools that are distinct from correspondence schools, alternative high schools, which serve students at risk of not graduating, and students enrolled in high school in correctional facilities. Healthy Alaskans 2020 goals were established using results from traditional high school students. Data Sources
Percentage of adolescents (students in grades 9-12 in traditional high schools) who were ever hit, slapped, or physically hurt on purpose by their boyfriend or girlfriend during the past 12 months, all Alaskans, Alaska Natives, and U.S., 2001-2011 Between 1999 and 2011, the question was: "During the past 12 months, did your boyfriend or girlfriend ever hit, slap, or physically hurt you on purpose?" with responses of Yes and No. Alaska did not conduct a YRBS survey in 2001. In 2005, the required response rate was not obtained to ensure that results would be representative of the statewide traditional high school student body.
Data NotesHealthy Alaskans 2020 Target: 11%** Data Not Available. Traditional high schools are public high schools that are distinct from alternative high schools, which serve students at risk of not graduating, and students enrolled in high school in correctional facilities. Healthy Alaskans 2020 goals were established using results from traditional high school students. Data Sources
More Resources and LinksAlaska and national goals may be found at the following sites:Maps of health indicators for various subdivisions of Alaska may be found at the following site: Evidence-based community health improvement ideas and interventions may be found at the following sites:
Additional indicator data by state and county may be found on these Websites:
Medical literature can be queried at the PubMed website. For an on-line medical dictionary, click on this Dictionary link.
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