Fayette County Youth 

Behavior Risk Survey

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The Fayette Teen Issues Coalition in cooperation with the Fayette County Health Department conducted a survey in September 2002 concerning health practices among Fayette County teenagers. The survey was a volunteer survey and completely anonymous. The survey covered two areas:  Demographics and Lifestyles.  The results are recorded below.

Total number of surveys returned:  488
Number of surveys omitted:               7
Total number of surveys analyzed:  481

Schools participating:  Brownstown, St. Elmo, Vandalia

DEMOGRAPHIC BREAKDOWN OF PARTICIPANTS
County Wide
CATEGORY FREQUENCY PERCENT
Gender
Male 222 46.2 
Female 259 53.8 
Year in School
9th 157 32.6
10th 93 19.3
11th 122 25.4
12th 109 22.7
Race/Ethnicity
White 464 96.5
Black or African American 2     .4
Asian 1     .2
Hispanic or Latino 3     .6
American Indian 3     .6
Multiple Races 7   1.5
Other 1     .2
Living Situation
Both natural parents 291 60.5
Only mother or only father 74 15.4
One parent & one stepparent 87 18.1
With someone else 18   3.7
Alone 1     .2
Other 9   1.9
Did not answer 1     .2
Job
No 265 55.1
Yes, less than 10 hours/week  62 12.9
Yes, 10-19 hours/week  86 17.9
Yes, 20-29 hours/week  50 10.4
Yes, 30 or more hours/week  18   3.7
Participation in Activities In/Out of School
Yes 323 67.2
No 155 32.2
Did not answer 1     .2
Invalid answers 2     .4
Exercise During the Past 7 Days
0 days 58 12.1
1 day 28   5.8
2 days 50 10.4
3 days 62 12.9
4 days 39   8.1
5 days 77 16.0
6 days 43   8.9
7 days 123 25.6
Did not answer 1     .2
Curfew
Always 220 45.7
Sometimes 189 39.3
Seldom 34   7.1
Never 23   4.8
I do not go out 13   2.7
Did not answer 2     .4
Parents Ask Where and with Whom
Always 274 57.0
Sometimes 150 31.2
Seldom 25   5.2
Never 18   3.7
I do not go out 13   2.7 
Did not answer 1     .2
My Family Does Activities Together
Often 82 17.0
Sometimes 228 47.4
Seldom 131 27.2
Never 38   7.9
Did not answer 1     .2
Invalid Answer 1     .2
Adults at School I Can Talk To
Yes 222 46.2
No 119 24.7
Unsure 139 28.9
Did not answer 1     .2
Family Members I Can Talk To
Yes 403 83.8
No 43   8.9
Unsure 34   7.1
Did not answer 1     .2
Friends I Can Talk To
Yes 425 88.4
No 26   5.4
Unsure 28   5.8
Did not answer 1     .2
Invalid Answer 1     .2
I Am Treated with as Much Respect as Other Students
Yes 286 59.5
No 119 24.7
Unsure 75 15.6
Did not answer 1     .2
I Feel Very Different from Other Students
Yes 137 28.5
No 295 61.3
Unsure 46   9.6
Did not answer 3     .6
Teachers Respect Me
Yes 277 57.6
No 86 17.9
Unsure 114   2.7
Did not answer 1     .2 
Invalid answer 3     .6
My Parents Expect Me to Finish High School and then Work/Continue Educ.
Yes 452 94.0
No 10   2.1
Unsure 18   3.7
Did not answer 1     .2
I Intend to Finish High School and then Work/Continue Education
Yes 441 91.7
No 11   2.3
Unsure 26   5.4
Did not answer 2     .4
Invalid Answer 1     .2
Importance of Religion
Not important at all 62 12.9
A little important 70 14.6
Somewhat important 160 33.3
Very important 187 38.9
Did not answer 2     .4

LIFESTYLE BREAKDOWN OF PARTICIPANTS
County Wide
CATEGORY FREQUENCY PERCENT
Drink Alcohol
Yes 251 52.2
No 207 43.0
Did not answer 20   4.2
Invalid answer 3     .6
Age of First Drink***
8 years old or younger 19   7.6
9 years old 11   4.4
10 years old 15   6.0 
11 years old 17   6.8
12 years old 31 12.4
13 years old 40 15.9
14 years old 62 24.7
15 years old 28 11.2
16 years old 22   8.8
17 years old 6   2.4
One Drink During the Past 30 Days***
0 days 59 23.5
1 or 2 days 73 29.1
3 to 5 days 42 16.7
6 to 9 days 35 13.9
10 to 19 days 30 12.0
20 to 29 days 4   1.6
All 30 days 5   2.0
Did not answer 3   1.2
Five or More Drinks in a Row During the Past 30 Days***
0 days 97 38.6
1 or 2 days 68 27.1
3 to 5 days 30 12.0
6 to 9 days 32 12.7
10 to 19 days 13   5.2
20 to 29 days 3   1.2
All 30 days 3   1.2
Did not answer 5   2.0
***Percents Based on 251 Responses (not 481)
Marijuana Use During Past 30 Days
0 times 363 75.5
1 or 2 times 41   8.5
3 to 9 times 20   4.2
10 to 19 times 11   2.3
20 or more times 41   8.5
Did not answer 5   1.0
Cocaine Use During Past 30 Days
0 times 451 93.8
1 or 2 times 12   2.5
3 to 9 times 9   1.9
10 to 19 times 4     .8
20 or more times 2     .4
Did not answer 3     .6
Inhalant Use During Past 30 Days
0 times 431 89.6
1 or 2 times 22   4.6
3 to 9 times 15   3.1
10 to 19 times 2     .4
20 or more times 9   1.9
Did not answer 2     .4
LSD Use During Past 30 Days
0 times 464 96.5
1 or 2 times 9   1.9
3 to 9 times 5   1.0  
10 to 19 times 0   0.0
20 or more times 1     .2
Did not answer 2     .4
Ecstasy Use During Past 30 Days
0 times 454 94.4
1 or 2 times 16   3.3
3 to 9 times 3     .6
10 to 19 times 2     .4
20 or more times 3     .6
Did not answer 3     .6
Heroin Use During Past 30 Days
0 times 468 97.3
1 or 2 times 5   1.0
3 to 9 times 3     .6
10 to 19 times 1     .2
20 or more times 0   0.0
Did not answer 4     .8
Methamphetamine Use During Past 30 Days
0 times 468 97.3
1 or 2 times 7   1.5
3 to 9 times 1     .2
10 to 19 times 2     .4
20 or more times 1     .2
Did not answer 2     .4
Steroid Use During Past 30 Days Without Doctor's Prescription
0 times 444 92.3
1 or 2 times 22   4.6
3 to 9 times 5   1.0
10 to 19 times 3     .6
20 or more times 5   1.0
Did not answer 2     .4
Ever had Sexual Intercourse
Yes  182 37.8
No 275 57.2
Did not answer 23   4.8
Invalid answer 1     .2
Age of First Sexual Intercourse***
11 years or younger 4   2.2
12 years old 14   7.7
13 years old 13   7.1
14 years old 45 24.7
15 years old 47 25.8
16 years old 44 24.2
17 years old or older 10   5.5
Did not answer 5   2.7
Number of Partners***
1 person 66 36.3
2 people 44 24.2
3 people 21 11.5
4 people 13   7.1
5 people 6   3.3
6 or more people 28 15.4
Did not answer 4   2.2
Birth Control Method Used During Last Sexual Intercourse***
No method was used 13   7.1
Birth control pills 37 20.3
Condoms 90 49.5
Birth control shot 5   2.7
Withdrawal 19 10.4
Some other method 4   2.2
Not sure 2   1.1
Did not answer 3   1.6
More than one method 9   4.9
Alcohol or Drug Use Before Last Sexual Intercourse***
Yes 49 26.9
No 130 71.4
Did not answer 3   1.6
Physically Forced to Have Unwanted Sex***
Yes 25 13.7
No 155 85.2
Did not answer 2   1.1
***Percents Based on 182 Responses (not 481)
Ever Engaged in Oral Sex
Yes 207 43.0
No 231 48.0
Did not answer 42   8.7
Invalid answer 1     .2
Age First Had Oral Sex***
11 years or younger 11   5.3
12 years old 15   7.2
13 years old 21 10.1
14 years old 47 22.7
15 years old 60 29.0
16 years old 34 16.4
17 years old  15   7.2
Did not answer 4   1.9
Number of Oral Sex Partners***
1 person 76 36.7
2 people 41 19.8
3 people 27 13.0
4 people 20   9.7
5 people 6   2.9
6 or more people 30 14.5
Did not answer 7   3.4
***Based on 207 Responses (not 481)
Ever Been Pregnant
Yes 20   4.2
No 443 92.1
Did not answer 17   3.5
Invalid answer 1     .2
How Many Times Pregnant
1 time 9   1.9
2 or more times 5   1.0
Not sure 102 21.2
Did not answer 362 75.3
Invalid answer 3     .6
Doctor/Nurse Discussed STD Prevention
Yes 217 45.1
No 209 43.5
Not sure 24   5.0
Did not answer 29   6.0
Invalid answer 2     .4
Possible to Wait Until After Marriage to Have Sex
Yes 357 74.2
No 78 16.2
Not sure 36   7.5
Did not answer 10   2.1
Teenager with Child More Likely to Drop Out/ Be on Welfare
Yes 346 71.9
No 59 12.3
Not sure 65 13.5
Did not answer 10   2.1
Invalid answer 1     .2
Major Source of Information About Sex/Sexuality
Parents or guardians 72 15.0
Friends 186 38.7
Clergy, priest, minister, pastor 7   1.5
TV, magazines, media 92 19.1
Health education or other teacher 71 14.8
Other 41   8.5
Did not answer 12   2.5
Ever Been Hit, Slapped, or Physically Hurt by Someone
No 251 52.2
Yes, a parent/stepparent 38   7.9
Yes, a boyfriend/girlfriend 16   3.3
Yes, another relative 8   1.7
Yes, another person 106 22.0
More than one answer 53 11.0
Did not answer 9   1.9
Boyfriend/Girlfriend Physically Hurt You on Purpose During Past 12 Months
Yes 33   6.9
No 180 37.4
No boy/girlfriend in past 12 months 260 54.1
Did not answer 7   1.5
Invalid answer 1     .2

For more information about this survey contact:

Valerie Crouse at the Fayette County Health Department 618-283-1044