Abstract

Gun injury is a leading cause of death among U.S. children and adolescents, with nearly 1,300 killed by guns every year. This study examines the relationship between firearm legislation and adolescent suicide by firearms on a state by state basis between the years 2009-2016. Nurses are vital to health promotion.

Author Details

Patrick J. Treacy, SN, M. Louise Fitzpatrick College of Nursing, Villanova University, Villanova, Pennsylvania, USA

Sigma Membership

Non-member

Lead Author Affiliation

Villanova University, Villanova, Pennsylvania, USA

Type

Poster

Format Type

Text-based Document

Study Design/Type

N/A

Research Approach

N/A

Keywords:

Adolescents, Firearms, Legislation

Conference Name

Creating Healthy Work Environments 2019

Conference Host

Sigma Theta Tau International

Conference Location

New Orleans, Louisiana, USA

Conference Year

2019

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State legislation as a protective factor in adolescent suicide rates

New Orleans, Louisiana, USA

Gun injury is a leading cause of death among U.S. children and adolescents, with nearly 1,300 killed by guns every year. This study examines the relationship between firearm legislation and adolescent suicide by firearms on a state by state basis between the years 2009-2016. Nurses are vital to health promotion.