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Description of the overall sample of African American youth (N = 638).
| Variable | % (Yes) |
|---|---|
| Mental Health | |
| Poor mental health | 47.6 |
| Delinquency History | |
| Delinquent behaviors | 43.5 |
| Substance Use | |
| Cigarettes use | 13.1 |
| Alcohol use | 48.6 |
| Ecstasy use | 5.6 |
| Marijuana use | 40.2 |
| Sexual Behaviors | |
| Sexual début | 53.8 |
| Sex while high on drugs/alcohol | 26.1 |
| Sex while high on drugs/alcohol without condoms | 15.3 |
| Survival sex | 4.8 |
| Community violence | |
| High exposure to community violence | 49.8 |
