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Understanding Our Students’ Health Behaviors

Results of the 2017 Healthy Kids Colorado Survey

Presented by Talia Brown, MS PhD

Survey is Anonymous and Voluntary

• BVSD middle and high schools
• Voluntary – can opt-out
• Anonymous – no student-level results
• Asks about own health behavior
• Measures various health issue areas

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Do NOT compare to previous years or

• ther middle schools

2001-2011

Local middle schools

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2013,2015,2017

Colorado middle schools

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Correlation does not equal causation

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Confidence intervals help identify “statistically significant differences”

64% 47% 0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100% Males Females

Physical Activity BVSD High Schools 2017 HKCS

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SUBSTANCE USE

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High school students trying alcohol more than other substances

62% 36% 16% 13% 0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100% Alcohol Marijuana Tobacco Rx Pain Med

Ever Used BVSD High Schools 2017 HKCS

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* Group is significantly different from all other groups.

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Middle school students trying alcohol more than other substances

17% 5% 5% 3% 0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100% Alcohol Marijuana Tobacco Rx Meds

Ever Used BVSD Middle School 2017 HKCS

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* Group is significantly different from all other groups.

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High school students using alcohol more than other substances

35% 22% 8% 5% 0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100% Alcohol Marijuana Tobacco Rx Meds

Current Use (last 30 days) BVSD High Schools 2017 HKCS

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* Group is significantly different from all other groups.

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Middle school students using alcohol more than other substances

6% 2% 0.4% 0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100% Alcohol Marijuana Tobacco

Current Use (last 30 days) BVSD Middle Schools 2017 HKCS

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* Group is significantly different from all other groups.

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ALCOHOL

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Older students more likely to try alcohol

44% 58% 71% 75% 0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100% 9th 10th 11th 12th Grade

Alcohol Ever Used BVSD High Schools 2017 HKCS *

* Group is significantly different from all other groups.

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Older students more likely to use alcohol

18% 32% 40% 49% 0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100% 9th 10th 11th 12th Grade

Alcohol Current Use (30 days) BVSD High Schools 2017 HKCS

* Group is significantly different from all other groups.

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Older students more likely to report high-risk drinking

* Group is significantly different from all other groups.

10% 19% 25% 32% 0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100% 9th 10th 11th 12th Grade

High-Risk Drinking Current (last 30 days) BVSD High Schools 2017 HKCS

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MARIJUANA

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No change students trying marijuana reported since 2013

35% 38% 36% 0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100% 2013 2015 2017

Marijuana Ever Use BVSD High Schools HKCS

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No change students trying marijuana reported since 2013

8% 9% 5% 0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100% 2013 2015 2017

Marijuana Ever Use BVSD Middle Schools 2017 HKCS

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No change in current marijuana use reported since 2013

21% 25% 22% 0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100% 2013 2015 2017

Marijuana Current Use (30 days) BVSD High Schools 2017 HKCS

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Smoking is still most common mode of marijuana use

87% 45% 26% 40% 0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100% Smoked Ate Vaporized Dabbed Method of use

Consumption Methods of Marijuana, Among Users** BVSD High Schools 2017 HKCS

* Group is significantly different from all other groups **Given current marijuana use (last 30 days)

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Trends of consumption methods could be changing

88% 29% 39% 31% 87% 45% 26% 40% 0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100% Smoked Ate Vaporized Dabbed Method of use

Consumption Methods of Marijuana, Among Users** BVSD High Schools 2017 HKCS

2015 2017

**Given current marijuana use (last 30 days)

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No change in ease of access reported since 2013

59% 60% 61% 0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100% 2013 2015 2017

Ease of Access to Marijuana BVSD High Schools 2017 HKCS

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TOBACCO & “VAPING”

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Current use of vapor products is common

8% 1.4% 10% 33% 0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100% Cigarettes Heavy Use Cigarettes Other tobacco Electronic Vapor Product

Current Use (30days) BVSD High School 2017 HKCS

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* Group is significantly different from all other groups.

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Majority of students who ever used vaping products currently use

46% 33% 0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100% Ever Use Current Use (30 days)

Vaping Products BVSD High Schools 2017 HKCS

* Group is significantly different from all other groups.

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Cigarettes perceived as riskier than vaping

51% 88% 0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100% Vaping Cigarettes

Risk of harm BVSD High Schools 2017 HKCS

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* Group is significantly different from all other groups.

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OTHER DRUGS

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Prescription pain medication most common other drug used

6% 5% 1% 2% 5% 13% 0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100% Cocaine Inhalants Heroin Meth Ecstasy Rx Pain Substance Type

Ever Use BVSD High Schools 2017 HKCS

* Group is significantly different from all other groups.

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MENTAL HEALTH

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Depressive Symptoms more common among GLB students

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55% 24% 40% 27% 0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100% GLB Heterosexual Not Sure Total Sexual Orientation

Depressive Symptoms BVSD High Schools 2017 HKCS

* Group is significantly different from all other groups.

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Bullying more likely in GLB and “not sure” students

31% 17% 31% 19% 0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100% GLB Heterosexual Not Sure Total Sexual Orientation

Bullied on School Property (12 months) BVSD High Schools 2017 HKCS

* Groups are significantly different from other groups.

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Suicidal behaviors more common in GLB and “not sure” students

43% 37% 27% 14% 13% 12% 9% 4% 24% 28% 25% 15% 0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100% Self-Harm Considered Suicide Created Suicide Plan Attempted Suicide

Self-Harm and Suicidality (12 months) BVSD High Schools 2017 HKCS

GLB Heterosexual Not Sure

* Group is significantly different from all other groups.

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IMPORTANCE OF CARING ADULTS

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Most students report having at least one adult they can talk to

Have an adult to go to for help Yes No Could ask parent/ guardian for help Yes 70% 18% No 4% 8%

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Students who can talk to parent less likely to try substances

60% 34% 43% 12% 77% 52% 66% 22% 0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100% Alcohol Marijuana Vapor Product Rx Pain

Ever Use BVSD High Schools 2017 HKCS

Can talk to parent Can't talk to parent

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* Values significantly different.

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Students who can talk to parents less likely to experience suicidality

23% 11% 9% 4% 55% 42% 34% 22% 0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%

Depressive Symptoms Considered Suicide Created Suicide Plan Attempted Suicide

BVSD High Schools 2017 HKCS

Can talk to parent Can't talk to parent

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* Values significantly different.

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Statistics is not a spectator sport

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Keep an eye out for more results and content:

• BoulderCountyHKCS.org
• BoulderCountyHealthCompass.org