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Research Article

Positive Health Practices of Urban Minority Adolescents

Ganga Mahat, RNC, EdD

Ganga Mahat, RNC, EdD, is a clinical assistant professor at the College of Nursing, Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey

MaryAnn Scoloveno, RN, EdD

MaryAnn Scoloveno, RN, EdD, is an associate professor at the College of Nursing, Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey

Colleen Whalen, RN, MS, PNP

Colleen Whalen, RN, MS, PNP, graduated from Rutgers College of Nursing in June 2001 and is working as a pediatric nurse practitioner

What influences the health practices of adolescents? This study attempted to answer this question by examining factors related to health practices of urban minority adolescents. The convenience sample consisted of 65 minority adolescents who resided in an urban area. Positive correlations were found between social support and positive health practices and hope and positive health practices. However, no significant relationship was found between self-esteem and positive health practices. School nurses work closely with adolescents and are in the position to initiate and promote programs that will influence the health behaviors of minority adolescents. Suggestions are provided that will assist school nurses to meet their goal of promoting positive health practices among adolescents.

Key Words: adolescents • hope • health practices • minority • self-esteem • social support

The Journal of School Nursing, Vol. 18, No. 3, 163-169 (2002)
DOI: 10.1177/10598405020180030701
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