Journal of Adolescent Health
Volume 48, Issue 3 , Pages 259-267 , March 2011

Do Schools Influence Student Risk-taking Behaviors and Emotional Health Symptoms?

  • Simon J. Denny, F.R.A.C.P., M.P.H.

      Affiliations

    • Department of Community Paediatrics, The University of Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand
    • Corresponding Author InformationAddress correspondence to: Simon Denny, F.R.A.C.P., M.P.H., Department of Community Paediatrics, School of Population Health, Tamaki Campus, University of Auckland, Private Bag 92019, Auckland, New Zealand
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  • Elizabeth M. Robinson, M.Sc.

      Affiliations

    • Section of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, The University of Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand
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  • Jennifer Utter, Ph.D.

      Affiliations

    • Section of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, The University of Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand
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  • Theresa M. Fleming, M.H.Sci., D.S.W.

      Affiliations

    • Department of Community Paediatrics, The University of Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand
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  • Sue Grant, M.Ed.

      Affiliations

    • Department of Community Paediatrics, The University of Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand
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  • Taciano L. Milfont, Ph.D.

      Affiliations

    • Centre for Applied Cross-Cultural Research, School of Psychology, Victoria University of Wellington, New Zealand
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  • Sue Crengle, Ph.D., F.R.N.Z.C.G.P., F.A.F.P.H.M., M.P.H.

      Affiliations

    • Te Kupenga Hauora Maori, The University of Auckland, New Zealand
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  • Shanthi N. Ameratunga, Ph.D., F.R.A.C.P.

      Affiliations

    • Section of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, The University of Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand
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  • Terryann Clark, Ph.D., M.P.H., Rc.Pn.

      Affiliations

    • School of Nursing, The University of Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand

Received 17 February 2010 ,Accepted 30 June 2010.

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PII: S1054-139X(10)00312-5

doi: 10.1016/j.jadohealth.2010.06.020

Journal of Adolescent Health
Volume 48, Issue 3 , Pages 259-267 , March 2011

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