RT Journal
A1 Sadowski LS, Cairns RB, Earp J
T1 FIrearm ownership among nonurban adolescents
JF American Journal of Diseases of Children
JO American Journal of Diseases of Children
YR 1989
FD December 1
VO 143
IS 12
SP 1410
OP 1413
DO 10.1001/archpedi.1989.02150240032012
UL http://dx.doi.org/10.1001/archpedi.1989.02150240032012
AB • Firearm injury is the second leading cause of death among teenagers. In this study we examined firearm acquisition and ownership in a biracial cohort of 664 teenagers (313 male and 351 female). Ownership was prevalent among male adolescents (48%) and rare among female adolescents (4%). Among these suburban and rural teenagers, the ownership rate was highest for white male adolescents (56%). Handgun ownership was more frequent among male school dropouts (22%) than enrollees (7%). The first firearm was typically acquired by late childhood or early adolescence (median age, 12.5 years). An adult male family member (eg, father, grandfather, uncle) was the primary source. The prevalence, developmental timing, and sociodemographic correlates of firearm acquisition should be useful for informing preventive clinical practice and interventions.(AJDC. 1989;143:1410-1413)