Abstract:
Handgun carrying is widely recognized as a key risk factor for firearm-related injury and violence among youth living in urban areas. Our knowledge of the culture, scope, and developmental patterns of handgun carrying, as well as its determinants and consequences, among youth living in rural communities is strikingly limited. The goal of this project is to fill this knowledge gap and provide actionable evidence for informing strategies that can prevent firearm-related injury and promote safety among adolescents in rural communities.
Funding:
CDC
Date:
2020-23
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