1. www.mcs.bc.ca Fraser East Results of the 2013 BC Adolescent Health Survey

2. www.mcs.bc.ca 2013 BC Adolescent Health Survey ▪Background ▪Physical health ▪Mental health ▪Substance use ▪Bullying, violence, abuse and discrimination ▪School, work and leisure ▪Protective factors

3. www.mcs.bc.ca Administration 2013 BC Adolescent Health Survey ▪29,832 surveys completed ▪1,645 classrooms ▪56 school districts ▪325 PHNs and nursing students Fraser East

4. www.mcs.bc.ca Background

5. Youth in Fraser East ▪57% reported European heritage ▪11% reported Aboriginal heritage ▪55% of students spoke only English at home

6. www.mcs.bc.ca Home life ▪95% of students lived with at least one parent ▪10% ran away from home in the past year ▪21% moved from one home to another ▪2% had ever lived in foster care, and 1% had lived in a group home

7. www.mcs.bc.ca Young carers Note: the difference between Fraser East and BC for caring for a relative was not statistically significant.

8. www.mcs.bc.ca Transportation to school

9. www.mcs.bc.ca Physical HealthPhysical Health

10. www.mcs.bc.ca Most youth had seen a dentist in the past year Note: The difference between males and females who rated their health as poor was not statistically significant.

11. www.mcs.bc.ca Health conditions and disabilities ▪27% of students had at least one health condition or disability ▪Females were more likely to be diagnosed with a health condition ▪For many the condition was debilitating

12. www.mcs.bc.ca Sleep

13. www.mcs.bc.ca Nutrition ▪Most youth (93%) ate fruit or vegetables at least once on the day before the survey ▪Youth who ate fruit or vegetables three or more times reported better health ▪8% of youth went to bed hungry sometimes or more often

14. www.mcs.bc.ca Injuries and injury prevention ▪30% of males and 24% of females were injured seriously enough to require medical attention ▪The majority of students wore a seat belt when riding in a motor vehicle (75%) ▪29% always wore a helmet when riding a bike

15. www.mcs.bc.ca Concussions ▪17% of youth had a concussion in past year ▪Youth who wore a helmet were less likely to have a concussion ▪More than one in five youth who suffered a concussion did not seek medical help

16. www.mcs.bc.ca Body weight and body image

17. www.mcs.bc.ca Sexual behaviour  22% of students ever had oral sex  19% ever had sex  Most common age for first having sex was 15 or 16

18. www.mcs.bc.ca Sexual behaviour Among all youth:  1% had ever been pregnant or caused a pregnancy  1% ever had an STI Among youth who ever had sex:  71% used a condom the last time they had sex  25% used drugs or alcohol last time they had sex

19. www.mcs.bc.ca Mental HealthMental Health

20. www.mcs.bc.ca Ratings of mental health

21. www.mcs.bc.ca Note: the difference between males and females for ADHD was not statistically significant. Mental health

22. www.mcs.bc.ca Self-harm and suicide Males ▪8% self-harmed ▪9% considered suicide ▪4% attempted suicide Females ▪25% self-harmed ▪20% considered suicide ▪11% attempted suicide

23. www.mcs.bc.ca Self-harm and suicide

24. www.mcs.bc.ca Substance UseSubstance Use

25. www.mcs.bc.ca Tobacco 18% had ever tried smoking Among those: ▪20% first smoked at 12 years old or younger ▪47% first smoked at 15 years old or older ▪Local males were less likely to smoke in the past month (compared to BC)

26. www.mcs.bc.ca Alcohol 41% had ever tried alcohol Among those: ▪62% first drank before turning 15 years old ▪35% had five or more drinks in a short period of time at least once in the past month

27. www.mcs.bc.ca Marijuana 22% had ever tried marijuana Among those: ▪54% had used it in the past month ▪Most common source of marijuana was a youth outside their family

28. www.mcs.bc.ca Substance use Substances other than alcohol and marijuana Prescription pills without a doctor’s consent 12% Mushrooms4% Ecstasy/MDMA3% Inhalants2% Cocaine2% Hallucinogens 2% Amphetamines1% Crystal meth1% Heroin1% Ketamine1% Steroids without a doctor’s consent1%

29. www.mcs.bc.ca Reasons for using substances the last time (among those who ever used alcohol or other drugs) I wanted to have fun 64% My friends were doing it31% I wanted to try it/experiment29% Because of stress26% I felt down or sad20% I felt like there was nothing else to do 11% To manage physical pain 7% I was pressured into doing it 4% I thought it would help me focus 3% Because of an addiction 2% I didn’t mean to do it 1% Other 18% Note: Youth could choose more than one response.

30. www.mcs.bc.ca Bullying, violence, abuse and discrimination

31. www.mcs.bc.ca Bullying In the past year: ▪39% of students were teased to the point where they felt bad or extremely uncomfortable ▪35% were socially excluded ▪7% were physically attacked or assaulted

32. www.mcs.bc.ca Perpetrators of bullying

33. www.mcs.bc.ca Cyberbullying ▪17% of students were cyberbullied in past year ▪6% cyberbullied someone in past year ▪Females were more than twice as likely to report meeting someone online who made them feel unsafe

34. www.mcs.bc.ca Discrimination Perceived reasons for being discriminated against in the past year Physical appearance 22% Being seen as different15% Race, ethnicity, or skin colour11% Age9% Gender/sex6% Income or family income5% Sexual orientation (being or thought to be gay or lesbian) 5% A disability 3% Note: Youth could choose more than one response.

35. www.mcs.bc.ca Physical and sexual abuse ▪13% of students were physically abused ▪10% of students were sexually abused ▪Females 3 x more likely than males to have been sexually abused (15% vs. 4%)

36. www.mcs.bc.ca School, work and leisure

37. www.mcs.bc.ca School safety

38. www.mcs.bc.ca Work

39. www.mcs.bc.ca Physical activity ▪24% of males and 12% of females aged 12-17 met Canadian Physical Activity Guidelines ▪62%* of students aged 18 and older met their physical activity guidelines ▪Males were more likely than females to be involved in informal or organized sports weekly

40. www.mcs.bc.ca Barriers to participation Barriers to participation in activities MalesFemales Too busy38%50% Couldn’t get there or home16%22% Couldn’t afford to participate13%20% Activity wasn’t available in community 9%12% Worried about being bullied3%8% Note: Youth could choose more than one response.

41. www.mcs.bc.ca Technology ▪Not having phone linked to: –Going to bed hungry –Missing out on extracurricular activities –Feeling happy at school –Feeling school staff cares –Good or excellent mental health rating –Getting 8 or more hours of sleep

42. www.mcs.bc.ca Protective FactorsProtective Factors

43. www.mcs.bc.ca Established Protective Factors  School connectedness  Positive family relationships  Caring adults outside the family  Someone to turn to for help

44. www.mcs.bc.ca Established Protective Factors  Peer relationships  Good nutrition  Feeling engaged and valued  Stable home

45. www.mcs.bc.ca Protective Factors 2013  8 or more hours of sleep  Neighbourhood safety  Community connectedness  Cultural connectedness

46. www.mcs.bc.ca Most students reported their overall and mental health as good or excellent The majority of students felt good about themselves, had things they were good at, and had an adult in their community that cared about them Promoting protective factors have and can continue to play a key role in improving outcomes for students

47. www.mcs.bc.ca 56 school district data tables 16 HSDA reports Growing Up in BC Sexual health report Youth resources Using the data

48. www.mcs.bc.ca

49. Next Steps ▪Youth-led projects and initiatives ▪nextsteps@mcs.bc.ca In Our Shoes ▪Bullying awareness video ▪https://www.youtube.com/user/McCrearyCentre

50. www.mcs.bc.ca Grants up to $500 for youth-led projects

51. www.mcs.bc.ca Discussing the results ▪Commentary on the AHS findings from: –Mary Ellen Turpel-Lafond, Representative for Children and Youth –Bob Lenarduzzi, President, Vancouver Whitecaps –And more! ▪Video on McCreary’s YouTube channelVideo on McCreary’s YouTube channel

52. www.mcs.bc.ca annie@mcs.bc.caduncan@mcs.bc.ca Fraser East Results of the 2013 BC Adolescent Health Survey