Spokane Counts 2011 - Physical Abuse (Youth)

Physical Abuse (Youth)

Injury & Violence

Indicator: Physical Abuse (Youth)

Definition: Percent of youth in grades 8, 10, and 12 who report ever being abused by an adult.

Why is this important: Youth with a history of abuse are at increased risk for risky health behaviors and poor social outcomes. They are more likely to smoke, use illicit drugs, and engage in risky sexual behavior. They are also more likely to be arrested, to be a teen parent, and less likely to graduate from high school.

Where are we: In 2010 in Spokane County, 18% of adolescents reported they had been abused by an adult at some time in their life. From 2006 to 2010, there was a significant decrease in the proportion of adolescents reporting physical abuse. The proportion of youth in Spokane County with a history of physical abuse was similar to that of Washington State in 2010.

Health Disparities:

Among youth in Spokane County in 2010:

Females were more likely to report having been physically abused than males.
Compared to Whites, Native Americans/Alaska Natives were more likely to report having been abused.
Reporting physical abuse decreased as maternal education level increased.

There was no difference in physical abuse by age group.

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	Data Source	HYS, 2010 (grade 8,10,12)

Geography	Spokane County	17.5% (16.2-18.9)
	WA	17.1% (16.4-17.9)
	U.S.	Not Avail

	Trend	06-10 Decrease

Age	Youth
	6th grade
	8th grade	16.3% (14.4-18.5)
	10th grade	18.7% (16.4-21.2)
	12th grade	17.8% (15.5-20.4)

Sex	Male	15.4% (13.6-17.3)
	Female	19.3% (17.5-21.3)

Race	White	16.5% (15.1-18.1)
	Black	15.0% (9.0-23.9)
	NAAN	25.3% (17.6-35.0)
	API	17.0% (11.7-24.1)
	Other	19.5% (15.3-24.5)

Education*	< High school	34.8% (29.3-40.7)
	High school	19.4% (16.5-22.7)
	Some college	16.1% (13.7-18.9)
	College graduate	12.7% (10.9-14.8)

Income	<$25,000
	$25,000-$49,999
	$50,000+

* Education reflects the mother's highest education level

Data Source: Health Youth Survey. Washington State Department of Health. Calculations and presentation of data by Spokane Regional Health District, Community Health Assessment.

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