Indicator Gauge Icon Legend
Legend Colors
Red is bad, green is good, blue is not statistically different/neutral.
Compared to Distribution
the value is in the best half of communities.
the value is in the 2nd worst quarter of communities.
the value is in the worst quarter of communities.
Compared to Target
meets target; 
does not meet target.
Compared to a Single Value
lower than the comparison value;
higher than the comparison value;
not statistically different from comparison value.
Trend
non-significant change over time; 
significant change over time; 
no change over time.
Compared to Prior Value
higher than the previous measurement period;
lower than the previous measurement period;
no statistically different change from previous measurement period.
Significantly better than the overall value
Significantly worse than the overall value
No significant difference with the overall value
No data on significance available
Teens with an Adult They Can Talk To
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Measurement Period: 2021
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This indicator shows the percent of public school students in grades 9-12 who report they have an adult or teacher they can talk to about things that are important to them.
Why is this important?
Adolescence can be a difficult time emotionally and socially. Much is changing both internally and externally, which can result in stress. When an adolescent has a trusted adult with whom they feel comfortable talking about important issues, that stress can be reduced. Additionally, the adult can provide advice and assistance to the adolescent, which may also help mediate stressful life events.
| County | Source | Measurement Period | Percent | |
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Data Source
- Youth Risk Behavior Surveillance System
Maintained By: Hawaii Department of Health
Filed under: Community / Social Environment, Health / Adolescent Health, Social Determinants of Health, Teens