Predictors of transitions in firearm assault behavior among drug-using youth presenting to an urban emergency department

Good job work bestie!

So much to love about this study: 1) Longitudinal data 2) Over 80% retention rate! 3) Transition analysis + Markov chain = me geeking out 4) Covariates for transitions into AND OUT OF firearm carrying 5) Inspiration that small cities can still do mighty wo

Marijuana use & firearm assault (FA) "Efforts to prevent FA initiation should focus on those currently reporting firearm violence victimization, and on factors indicating an escalating delinquency trajectory (e.g. non-firearm violence, substance use)"