AbstractIntroduction: Bullying amon

Abstract

Introduction: Bullying among adolescents has become the subject of extensive research due to its negative effects on attitude and behavior. However, Brazilian literature on the topic is scarce. Objective: To assess bullying and associated factors among adolescents in a population-based sample in southern Brazil. Method: Population-based, cross-sectional study with adolescents aged 11 to 15 years living in the municipality of Pelotas, state of Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil.
Results: A total of 1,145 adolescents were included. Bullying behaviors and attitudes were found to be associated with the following factors: intentionally skipping classes, failing at school, using alcohol, smoking cigarettes, using illegal drugs, having engaged in sexual intercourse, carrying a weapon, being involved in an accident/being run over by any vehicle, and being involved in fights with physical aggression.
Conclusion: Bullying is associated with several behaviors that pose risk to the adolescents’ physical and psychological health. Keywords: Adolescents, violence, cross-sectional studies.

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Abstrak Pendahuluan: Bullying di kalangan remaja telah menjadi subjek penelitian yang luas karena efek negatif pada sikap dan perilaku. Namun, literatur Brasil pada topik langka. Tujuan: Untuk menilai bullying dan faktor terkait di kalangan remaja dalam sampel berdasarkan populasi di Brasil selatan. Metode: Penduduk berbasis studi cross-sectional dengan remaja berusia 11 hingga 15 tahun yang tinggal di kotamadya Pelotas, negara bagian Rio Grande do Sul, Brasil. Hasil: Sebanyak 1.145 remaja dimasukkan. Perilaku dan sikap intimidasi yang ditemukan terkait dengan faktor-faktor berikut: sengaja melewatkan kelas, gagal di sekolah, menggunakan alkohol, merokok, menggunakan obat-obatan terlarang, setelah melakukan hubungan seksual, membawa senjata, yang terlibat dalam kecelakaan / sedang berjalan alih oleh kendaraan apapun, dan terlibat dalam perkelahian dengan agresi fisik. Kesimpulan: Bullying dikaitkan dengan beberapa perilaku yang menimbulkan risiko terhadap kesehatan fisik dan psikologis remaja. Kata kunci: Remaja, kekerasan, studi cross-sectional.