Comment; Great premise for a study, and as expected, bullying is a big factor in use of children’s pain medications–even when the pain is not only physical–as an escape!
Aim
The aim of this study was to examine whether the self‐reported use of analgesics is associated with being a victim of bullying.
Methods
This cross‐sectional, school‐based survey included all students in grades 6 (11 years old), 8 (13 years old) and 10 (15 years old) in Iceland (response rate: 84%; n = 11 018). The students filled out an anonymous standardised questionnaire: the Icelandic Contribution to the International Health Behavior in School‐Aged Children (HBSC) Study.
Results
Being bullied was associated with increased use of analgesics even after controlling for self‐reported pain.
Conclusion
Bullying occurs in all schools, and its effects on health are pervasive. Interventions aimed at reducing bullying and promoting health in schools are important and may reduce the use of analgesics in adolescents.
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