Moura LRD, Torres LM, Cadete MMM, Cunha CDF. Factors associated with health risk behaviors among Brazilian adolescents: an integrative review.
Rev Esc Enferm USP 2018;
52:e03304. [PMID:
29668787 DOI:
10.1590/s1980-220x2017020403304]
[Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/22/2017] [Accepted: 11/06/2017] [Indexed: 11/22/2022] Open
Abstract
OBJECTIVE
Identifying knowledge about factors associated with health risk behaviors among Brazilian adolescents.
METHOD
An integrative review of the literature conducted in the Cochrane, IBECS, LILACS, MEDLINE and SciELO databases in relation to risk behaviors recommended by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
RESULTS
Thirty-seven (37) studies were analyzed, with a predominance of risky sexual behavior, tobacco use and violent behavior. Advancing age favored unprotected sex, alcohol and tobacco use. Family and friends influence was related to smoking and alcoholism. Males were more involved in situations of violence and the female gender was associated with physical inactivity. Belonging to a lower economic class was related to unprotected sex, physical inactivity, unhealthy dietary behaviors and violence. Studying in private school was related to unhealthy dietary behavior.
CONCLUSION
Risk behaviors were related to social, economic and family factors and they tend to agglomerate.
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