Around a third of US high school students questioned reported sexual intercourse during the last three months and, of these, 43% did not use a condom, 21% had drunk alcohol or used drugs, and 14% did not use any method to prevent pregnancy. — AFP Relaxnews
A recent research study in the US has shown that high school students who are victims of cyberbullying, and physical and/or sexual violence, have riskier attitudes toward their health, such as using drugs or not using condoms during sex.
Cyber-harassment is a growing problem worldwide: in the US, it is estimated that approximately 37% of 12- to 17-year-olds have already been bullied online. A recent American study published in the International Journal of Adolescent Medicine and Health shows that teenagers who are victimised online are more prone to depression. The research also looked at three other forms of bullying: bullying at school, physical abuse and sexual abuse.
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